Summary
Various efforts across the United States aim to reduce political and social divisions. These efforts include mentoring programs for young men, using artificial intelligence to gather community opinions, and creating a system to promote respectful political discourse. Each approach focuses on building understanding and trust among people.
Key Facts
- Jordan Bowman founded "Journeymen" in Raleigh, NC, to help young men who feel isolated and lack direction.
- Journeymen provides mentorship to encourage young men to express their emotions healthily.
- In Bowling Green, KY, leaders used AI from Google's Jigsaw to gather community input for future planning.
- The AI survey engaged one-tenth of residents and found 80% agreement on community goals.
- Tim Shriver introduced "The Dignity Index" to evaluate the respectfulness of political speech.
- The Dignity Index aims to promote discourse that respects and values others.
- Each initiative attempts to bridge societal and political divides in the U.S.
