Overview
Participants with opposing political and social views meet, discuss their perspectives, and find common ground through personal stories and open conversation.
Initial Perspectives
- One participant identifies with the new right and expresses skepticism toward feminism and climate change.
- Another participant describes themselves as a feminist and believes more action is needed on climate change.
- There are opposing views on transgender issues and gender roles.
- Participants express initial doubts about finding common ground due to their differences.
Personal Experiences & Descriptions
- Participants describe themselves using adjectives such as ambitious, misunderstood, opinionated, dedicated, strong, and lucky.
- Both share personal experiences, including homelessness and feeling misunderstood or attacked.
Building Rapport
- Participants identify common traits: both male, confident, and outspoken.
- They express respect for each other's openness and willingness to listen or discuss rather than argue.
- One participant expresses pride when learning the other has a military background.
Shared Activities
- Participants collaborate on assembling flat-pack furniture, finding ways to work together despite differences.
- They discuss their values and beliefs while engaging in a shared task.
Reflection & Discussion
- After watching a short film addressing controversial topics, participants reconsider their stances.
- They agree that engaging in dialogue is more productive than confrontation.
- Both acknowledge that life is not black and white and that personal relationships can transcend political opinions.
Moving Forward
- The participants choose to stay and discuss their differences over a drink, symbolizing openness to dialogue.
- They exchange contact information and express interest in maintaining contact despite initial disagreements.