Recorded 3/15/2020. So much of what we see, what we understand about the people in our lives is superficial! Truly knowing other humans requires that we get to understand them beyond what our eyes and ears quickly perceive. Carolyn Tillotson reflects on her interactions with middle school students – and adults – to suggest how we can move beyond the superficial. She talks about the importance and the value of listening well, of taking time, of sharing cultural experiences, of planning the development of empathy. Carolyn’s students give her reason to believe truly getting to know others can help Americans work well together. Aligns with Ch 17: “Parka Hoods”
