The Hopeful Majority with Manu Meel

Is there a new divide in America? Thanks to our friends at The Village Square, join us this week as Manu sits down with Tim Urban, renowned writer and thinker shedding light on some of our most pressing problems.. Tune in as they address high rung and low rung thinking, the left vs right divide, as well as another divide that may be even more sinister….Episode 71 guest: Tim UrbanTim Urban’s info:Twitter: https://x.com/VillageSquareUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villagesquareus/Blog: https://waitbutwhy.com/Book: Check out Tim’s bookThe Village Square: https://tlh.villagesquare.us/PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 8:16 the primitive and higher mind 18:19 right vs left 22:08 truth 27:30 idea supremacy31:25 dehumanizing your opponents 34:50 golems and genies 48:09 high rung vs low rung thinking55:39 social media and outrage 1:05:07 navigating human nature 1:09:32 knowledge and conviction1:12:49 Politicians 1:16:34 What can we do   

Is social media a net negative for society? Join us this week as Manu sits down with data scientist and Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen. Tune in as they discuss how social media has contributed to social unrest and violence across the globe as well as Frances’ role in exposing it.Episode 70 guest: meet Frances HaugenFrances Haugen’s Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-One-Strength-Whistle-Facebook/dp/031647522XPODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro 1:15 Blowing the whistle on Facebook5:10 How Facebook caused violence 9:50 Benefits and drawbacks of social media 15:50 social media and polarization19:12 Mark Zuckerberg 24:50 What is effective social media? 29:30 social media and childhood health 39:00 polarization and algorithms 45:13 misinformation 49:01 Frances’ why 

Is it possible for us to discuss the Israel/Palestine conflict on college campuses? Join us this week as Manu takes on the discourse and protests happening on college campuses. Tune in as he discusses what we can learn from the protests, how we can work together effectively and much more.PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_0:00 intro Israel/Palestine 4:08 polarization vs fear7:08 Trust and friendship 9:05 dialogue and protest can coexist 12:43 dealing with people you disagree with 

What is the real story behind the Vice presidential debate? Tune in this week as Manu exposes the VP debate for what it is. Don’t miss out as he addresses the ways in which politics divide us, our current culture of fear and much more in this special episode. PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro 1:33 What you need to know 2:54 A culture of fear6:11 The real debate is the clips9:17 The binary world of politics 12:13 we must work together

Can A.I. be a positive for humanity? What are the ins and outs of social media algorithms?  Join us as Manu sits down with former Twitter Chief Media Scientist Deb Roy to talk about what the purpose of social media is, whether A.I. will be a net positive for humanity and much more.Episode 67 guest: meet Deb RoyDeb Roy’s info:Twitter: https://x.com/dkroyWebsite:  https://idss.mit.edu/staff/deb-roy/PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 what is the purpose of Twitter2:20 welcome Deb Roy4:15 Potential of AI 10:10 the algorithm vs the consumer 21:10 outrage sells/Mr. rogers 25:20 Being a part of Twitter and its purpose29:03 product vs purpose 35:20 Can we improve social media?41:28 Cortico  

This is part 1 of our debate special! Join us this week as Manu takes on the Trump/Harris debate and the current state of politics. Don’t miss out as he addresses how politicians thrive on outrage, what to look for when watching the debate and much more.  PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_0:00 intro1:45 3 things to watch out for4:30 #1 This debate is about the memes6:30 #2 Politicians thrive on outrage 10:03 #3 debate analysis is all about engagement

What is the Office of the Citizen? Today, most people will tell you that they have little impact on our democracy. In fact, does democracy even work? Join us this week as Manu sits down with Sam Daley-Harris, a political activist and organizer. In this episode, we discuss the power of being a citizen. This is a how-to guide about how you can make change as an individual, why participation is important, and how to find your purpose.Episode 64 guest: meet Sam Daley-HarrisSam Daley Harris’s info:Twitter: https://x.com/samdaleyharrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samdaleyharris/Book: https://reclaimingourdemocracy.com/ PODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro1:45 Cynicism is Obedience 5:30 The story of self 11:00 finding your why 16:30 gratitude and grace 20:40 transformational vs transactional advocacy24:36 What moves you29:00 Centering yourself in love 35:51 change 39:50 making big asks 42:51 What if you don’t have time? 46:57 reclaiming democracy 50:39 Outro 

Can people change? Join us this week as Manu sits down with author and podcaster Michael Ashford to answer this question. In these divided times it seems impossible to find common ground. Tune in as Manu and Michael tackle this problem and discuss what questions to ask in any conversation..Episode 63 guest: meet Michael AshfordMichael Ashford’s info:Twitter: https://x.com/MichaelDAshfordInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeldashford/Book: https://michaelashford.com/store/p/caniaskaquestionPODCAST INFO: Website: thehopefulmajority.comSpotify: spoti.fi/42GYjecApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hopeful-majority-with-manu-meel/id1690865971Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtube-hopefulmajorityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/manumeel_/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ManuMeel_OUTLINE: 0:00 intro 1:10 Can people change?5:02 finding understanding12:53 why people change18:15 polarization 20:08 creating curiosity 29:57 what makes people good vs evil 36:21 How to ask questions 43:39 trying to learn vs. trying to be right48:29 change 50:09 Outro