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What does it mean?
Democracy and free debate reduce extreme views by allowing open exchange of ideas.
In plain terms
Let people talk freely and fanaticism will fade away.
What can you take from it?
Open dialogue is a cure for extremism.

Where it applies

  • governance
  • community discussions
  • policy making

Putting it to work

  • protect free speech
  • encourage debate
  • build democratic institutions

Questions to consider

  • Does open debate always reduce conflict?
  • How do you foster free discussion?

Another view

Free debate alone may not stop deep-rooted hatred.

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