39 min

Can bubble-hopping make us better people‪?‬ Sound Economy

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Can stepping out of our own little bubble make us better or at least more accepting people? To bubble-hop is to meet and connect with people whose backgrounds, knowledge, opinions, or beliefs differ from our own. In today’s episode of Sound Economy we speak to Emma Stenström, Associate Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics, about her research on bubble-hopping. She believes that in today’s polarized society, bubble-hopping can serve to bridge divides between people. 

Can stepping out of our own little bubble make us better or at least more accepting people? To bubble-hop is to meet and connect with people whose backgrounds, knowledge, opinions, or beliefs differ from our own. In today’s episode of Sound Economy we speak to Emma Stenström, Associate Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics, about her research on bubble-hopping. She believes that in today’s polarized society, bubble-hopping can serve to bridge divides between people. 

39 min

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