Sep 27, 2026
On episode 265, we welcome Colin Marshall to discuss ethical persuasion, how it differs from debating, the importance of respecting others’ life choices and taking them seriously, Colin’s experience phone-banking during the last US presidential election, virtue signaling and bullying as barriers to persuasion, Daryl Davis and persuading people away from white supremacist beliefs, staying true to yourself when in conflict, whether podcasting is a good space for reasoning with others, why Fred Rogers epitomizes moral persuasion, the importance of keeping an open mind when trying to prove a point, and teamwork as the foundation for changing minds.
Colin Marshall is professor of philosophy at the University of Washington, Seattle. He is the author of Compassionate Moral Realism. His new book, available now, Just Hear Me Out: How to Change Minds Without Lies, Bullshit, or Moral Compromise, explores how we can change minds on difficult issues without lying, manipulation, or sacrificing respect and compassion. It brings together philosophy, psychology, and real-world stories of persuasion.
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