The tone of discussions, from private citizens to politics, is getting increasingly harsh. Is a constructive debate still possible? And how can it be achieved? Delve into and discuss the topic with ‘dialogue’, an offer by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC). With Israel or with the Palestinians. The conflict in the Middle East ignites discussions, in which nuances and perspectives seem to be lost in favour of strong and unchanging opinions. This is just one example of what many perceive as a drift in debates, be this in the private environment, on social media or in politics, in which there is no room for different opinions and every discussion is considered as a battle that must be won. Even in Switzerland, the country of compromise, tones are getting harsher, threats and insults against elected representatives more widespread, also within the political arena, discussions are becoming more aggressive and marked by personal attacks. Then there are so-called "echo chambers"...
