{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Wit & Wisdom with Tom Greene","title":"The War on Civility","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/bbba0d2d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":432,"description":"It’s hard to be open and honest with anyone today, especially on tough topics like gay marriage or religion. There’s a real fear of being misunderstood, clobbered or cancelled. Because we are living through a war on civil discourse. \n\nThe ability to listen to one another and possibly change your mind shows an openness to seeing the world differently. And it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. But, changing your mind takes courage. It’s an outward sign that you remain open to learning.  But in today’s world, changing your mind is frowned upon. It’s wishy-washy, or hypocritical to change your mind. As if finding new ways of seeing complex problems is a sign of weakness. Hogwash. It's time we all start acting like grown-ups and listening to each other with respect and Be Curious; Not Judgmental.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9M-KN8I8W_BprpLRNUhiqpoBTkPK5-YY9FGeiXgr0Kg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NjY3/Yzg2N2U1OWYyMGQx/MjAwOTEyNTgzNDM3/NTY2Ni5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}