# Peter Coleman

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"The Way Out: How To Overcome Toxic Polarization" by Peter Coleman

Toxic polarization is the division in society that pits neighbor against neighbor and family member against family member when political fervor reaches a fever pitch. It's a time when it's dangerous to be a public official, not just in Washington, but when threats are leveled at officeholders at th…

US 2.0: Living With Our Differences

Conflicts are inevitable — both at a global scale and in our personal lives. This week, in the latest in our US 2.0 series, psychologist Peter Coleman explains how minor disagreements turn into major rifts, and how we can defuse even the most salient of disputes in our lives.Interested in learning …

“One Small Change”

written & directed by Gabriel Urbina featuring Ian Brown, Sheree V. Campbell, Peter Coleman, & Artemis Zara Gültekin performed live at FRIGID New York’s UNDER St. Mark’s, September 7, 2026 photos b…

Season 2 - Episode 1 - It Starts With Belonging

What if belonging isn't something we find, but something we can intentionally create?In the Season 2 premiere of Reimagining Us, hosts Nichole Argo and Scott Hutcheson shift the conversation from what's pulling us apart to what we can build together. Drawing on insights from social psychology, comm…

Episode 54: Columbia University Professor Dr Peter Coleman: Conflict: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

What if the key to resolving conflict isn’t avoiding it, but learning to navigate it better? Columbia University professor Dr. Peter Coleman thinks so. An expert in constructive conflict resolution and a sustainable peace expert, he's explored the forces that drive conflict, from our families and w…

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Complexity and Control

Why do so many well-intentioned programs fail to bridge our political and social divides? In this episode of Reimagining Us, Dr. Nichole Argo and Scott Hutcheson explore why traditional civic initiatives and simple dialogue programs often fail to create lasting unity in an increasingly polarized wo…