🧠 Why it matters:
In polarized times, it's easy to fall into the trap of either/or thinking—either you're an activist fighting for justice, or you're a bridge builder trying to bring people together. Zach challenges that binary. What if these two roles aren’t in conflict—but actually reinforce each other?
His message is clear: Activism that integrates empathy and depolarization principles is not weaker—it’s more effective. In a democracy fractured by divergent narratives, yelling louder rarely works. Listening, understanding, and persuading do. That’s not being soft. That’s being strategic.
This clip gets to the heart of what many of us struggle with: Can we speak our truths and still build bridges? Zach says yes—and shows us how.
💬 Can you think of a time when listening changed your approach to advocacy—or helped someone else see your point of view?
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