by Ian Leslie
First published 2022
Conflict drives progress. Ian Leslie argues that disagreement, not consensus, unlocks the power of different perspectives. He examines how productive disputes fuel breakthroughs in science, technology, and the arts. Leslie combines research from leading experts with real stories of successful disagreements. His approach reveals practical methods for turning friction into advantage. Whether disagreements happen in offices, homes, or public spaces, Leslie shows how to navigate them skillfully. The book offers tools for extracting value from opposing views. Leslie demonstrates that our divided world needs better disagreement, not less conflict. Readers learn to transform disputes into opportunities for discovery and growth.
Genres: psychology, social-science, business, self-help, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: informative, practical, thought-provoking
Tropes: non-fiction, self-improvement
286 pages · Paperback · Faber & Faber