
HIGH CONFLICT: WHY WE GET TRAPPED AND HOW WE GET OUT
๐ Step into the captivating exploration of conflict in "High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out" by New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley. In this compelling book, Ripley delves into the pervasive phenomenon of "high conflict" that plagues our politics, workplaces, and homes, unraveling the invisible hand that often traps individuals and communities in a destructive cycle. ๐ High conflict is more than just the healthy friction of differing opinionsโit's a corrosive force that distills discord into a good-versus-evil feud, creating a divisive "us versus them" mentality. Ripley examines how, in the grip of high conflict, our brains behave differently, fostering a sense of certainty in our own superiority and escalating efforts to end the conflict often backfire, leading to further harm. ๐ The journey through "High Conflict" takes readers to various settings, from California to Chicago to Colombia and back to America. Through gripping na