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Greater Good Magazine asked its scholars, writers, and thinkers where they are finding hope after the 2024 US election. Science journalist Annalee Newitz says gatherings of friends show the power of authentic face to face connections vs the “coordinated inauthentic behavior” of disinformation. Arlie Hochschild gains hope from blue-collar men in Trump-dominated regions who invisibly build bridges. Tami Pyfer of Project UNITE says the Dignity Index, which rates word choices during conflict, is changing how people think about, speak to, and act toward others. Professor Tania Israel says most Americans are tired of division, reject violence, and want healthy families, safe communities, and meaningful lives. Mónica Guzmán of Braver Angels notes the work of politicians like Governor Spencer Cox who led a 2023-2024 national campaign to Disagree Better. Marc Freedman and Eunice Lin Nichols of CoGenerate believe a rising generation of young Americans will work with older people to co-create a better world. Niobe Way sees a crisis of connection involving boys aged 12 to 14 who don't get the deep, emotionally connected friendships they want.
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