We live in deeply polarised times. Switch on your TV or scroll through your social media feed and the chances are you’ll see friends, relatives and pundits at each other’s throats, fighting the culture war du jour.
There’s no shortage of potential causes – from political disillusionment, economic upheaval, globalisation, fake news and disinformation, or self-reinforcing social media feeds. These divisions can make public discourse feel impossible, but according to academics at the University of Derby there are things we can do to be more compassionate and kinder.
