By David Eagleman and Don Vaughn — 2019
People are hardwired to dehumanise others but we can overcome this, say David Eagleman and Don Vaughn.
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A brilliant author who organized with Dr. King and served on the staff of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
Should you let that comment slide, or address it head on? Is it more harm than it’s worth? We can help.
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