Do you avoid people who are strongly against immigration? Or strongly for trans rights? Against abortion? For drug legalisation? 

We might like to think that we're tolerant, but many of us struggle to tolerate opposing viewpoints. Why is that and what can we do about it?

In this bold and timely event, Paul Dolan introduces the idea of Beliefism: discrimination against people because of what they believe. Drawing on behavioural science and real-world examples, he talks to Anu Anand about how moral certainty, social media, and identity-driven politics are shrinking public debate, deepening division, and potentially weakening democracy itself.

‘An urgent, fresh and brilliant call to solve one of the 21st century's most pressing problems’ ― Will Storr

About Paul Dolan

Paul Dolan is Professor of Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He trained as an economist over three decades ago, moving into psychology after working with Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman.. He is author of best-selling books Happiness by Design and Happy Ever After, works that reshaped how we think about what a good life is. His new podcast is called Breaking Beliefism. He doesn't hate anyone who disagrees with him - unless they're fans of Coldplay.

This event will be followed by a book signing, supported by Mr B’s Emporium of Books.

Standard: £12 | Open Concession: £10