We don't talk to people who disagree with, so we don't learn
Robert Reich|/by/robert-reich
Robert Reich|/by/robert-reich
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By: Robert Reich Source: Town Hall Seatle Nov 17, 2022 No Comments
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We are leaving in bubble. We don't talk to people who disagree with. So we don't learn.
Robert Reich is Professor of Public Policy UC Berkeley, former Labor Secretary during Clinton's Administration
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