Why It's OK to Speak Your Mind av Hrishikesh (Bowling Green State University Joshi

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<P>Political protests, debates on college campuses, and social media tirades make it seem like everyone is speaking their minds today. Surveys, however, reveal that many people increasingly feel like they''re walking on eggshells when communicating in public. Speaking your mind can risk relationships and professional opportunities. It can alienate friends and anger colleagues. Isn''t it smarter to just put your head down and keep quiet about controversial topics?</P><P></P><P>In this book, Hrishikesh Joshi offers a novel defense of speaking your mind. He explains that because we are social creatures, we never truly think alone. What we know depends on what our community knows. And by bringing our unique perspectives to bear upon public discourse, we enhance our collective ability to reach the truth on a variety of important matters.</P><P></P><P>Speaking your mind is also important for your own sake. It is essential for developing your own thinking. And it''s a core aspect of being int