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Saira Shah has been talking to John Bell of the Conciliators’ Guild about how Shah’s ideas can help us in a world where politics and people alike seem to be overheating.

You can watch the interview here:

The Conciliators Guild highlights the critical role of the hidden elements in politics: the basic psychological drivers that make us tick. They do this through a professional association devoted to excellence in the craft of politics and diplomacy, as well as workshops and innovative projects.

You can find them here:

https://www.conciliators-guild.org/about

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