The clash of ideas is fundamental to creativity and progress, but it can also be deeply destructive and create divisions within companies, communities and families. How do you foster productive debate while protecting against harmful speech and misinformation? Constitutional lawyer Ishan Bhabha lays out structures that organizations can use to navigate ideological disagreement and responsibly bring facts and context to a larger dialogue.

Ishan Bhabha: How to foster productive and responsible debate

How to foster productive and responsible debate

Balancing the promotion of dialogue and the mitigation of harmful speech is vital in a polarized world, fostering creativity.

Third-party assessments, like those from the Southern Poverty Law Center, can guide entities in managing controversial speech.

Innovative ideas often challenge norms and may seem offensive, but open debate is crucial for societal progress and understanding.