Understanding Political Diversity and Filter Bubbles

Joan Blades and John Gable discuss their political backgrounds and the importance of bridging divides. Joan shares her experience with MoveOn.org and the polarization she witnessed, while John talks about his tech career and the creation of AllSides.com to address media bias. They emphasize the need for diverse relationships and introduce Living Room Conversations as a tool for healing political and personal differences.

What is the main theme discussed by Joan Blades and John Gable in their introduction?

• Their mutual interest in sports

• Their experiences in the entertainment industry

• Their political backgrounds and diverse friendships

• Their shared love for technology

What was the purpose of the petition created by MoveOn.org during the Clinton impeachment scandal?

• To censure the president and focus on national issues

• To demand a new election

• To promote a new political party

• To support Clinton's impeachment

What was John Gable's role in the early days of the internet?

• He was a software developer at Apple

• He was a product manager lead for Netscape Navigator

• He founded a social media platform

• He worked as a journalist

What is the primary goal of AllSides.com, founded by John Gable?

• To create a new social media platform

• To provide a single perspective on news

• To identify bias and show different perspectives side by side

• To promote online shopping

What did Joan Blades and John Gable aim to achieve by meeting outside Washington, DC?

• To organize a protest

• To launch a new technology startup

• To re-weave the fabric of communities through cross-partisan bridge building

• To start a new political party

According to John Gable, what is a significant consequence of living in filter bubbles?

• More extreme beliefs and less tolerance

• Increased creativity

• Improved communication skills

• Better decision-making

What is the main focus of Living Room Conversations introduced by Joan Blades?

• To create a new social media platform

• To facilitate simple conversations to heal political and personal differences

• To organize large political rallies

• To promote online debates

What are the ground rules for Living Room Conversations?

• Voting and decision-making

• Silence and meditation

• Debate and argument

• Curiosity, listening, respect, and taking turns

What type of diversity do Joan and John emphasize as important in our lives?

• Big 'D' diversity, including age, rural and urban, liberal and conservative

• Only political diversity

• Only age diversity

• Only racial and gender diversity

What is the ultimate goal of the conversations promoted by Joan and John?

• To rediscover respect and love for people with different viewpoints

• To win political arguments

• To create a new political agenda

• To avoid discussing controversial topics