"Combating Polarization and Extremism with Meta-Ideological Politics" with Ryan Nakade

The Omni-Win Project Podcast

Episode title: "Combating Polarization and Extremism with Meta-Ideological Politics" with Ryan NakadeWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast. (or a similar greeting? Quite like the idea)It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. Welcome to part two of Duncan’s conversation with the founder of the Meta-Ideological Politics podcast, Ryan Nakade. In this episode, Duncan and Ryan talk about ways to find higher ground in a deeply polarized world, so we can move forward and develop omni-win solutions to our problems. You’ll also learn about Ryan’s unique “titanium man” approach. Prepare to level up your debates and understanding of new perspectives!You’ll also hear a fascinating discussion on how changes in democratic elections could take an omni-win approach. Ryan tells us how politicians could make a huge difference in their community, regardless of the vote outcome. It's time to push politicians to be better.Want to start with part one? Find it here. Highlights in this episode:Ryan describes his unique “titanium man” approach to mediation and debate.Know when to take the “steel man” or “titanium man” approach in an argument.Duncan talks about “you statements” vs. “I statements.”Ryan demonstrates how to effectively approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training to supplement participants’ ideas rather than supplant them.Understand why labels can be crude identity categories and when it’s okay to use them.Discover why politicians aim to polarize and incite outrage, and what they should be doing instead.Learn why the political debate model is well past its prime.About this episode’s guest:Ryan Nakade is the co-founder of the podcast Meta-Ideological Politics, catalyzing transformative civic engagement. He leads workshops teaching communication and dialogue skills, emphasizing political depolarization and conflict prevention. He also works with violent extremists, employing unique deradicalization techniques. Ryan teaches diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workshops with a complexity theory perspective. Links Mentioned in this Episode:LINK TO PART IWhy I’m a Pessi-OptimistYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY1DTOUyGmMSustack: https://omniwin.substack.com/p/pessi-optimismMore from Ryan Nakade:Website: https://www.ruminantresolutions.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/NakadeRyanYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuhGOD1cknRPV3HymQQhpALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-nakade-a7b07821b/Medium: https://greenteaji108.medium.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/meta-ideological-politics/id1580668474