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KEY POINTS:
- In today’s polarized society, conversations on so many topics often end up being debates, arguments, and politicized.
- By contrast, scientific thinking is designed to facilitate conversations on contentious topics to foster understanding.
- Students learn that the scientific thinking approach to contentious topics is a prerequisite for productive conversations.
- The scientific thinking approach transforms polarizing views on diversity and social justice issues into mutual exploration and open dialogue.