In a conversation with producer Andy Clark he explains why he is optimistic despite a fragmented and fractious world and calls for others to come together to help further understand the us and them dynamic.

Inside Polarisation is a podcast series with tools and insights to help you learn how to navigate the tensions when polarisation strikes.

Bart Brandsma is a philosopher, consultant and polarization expert. He has been studying this subject for two decades and has developed a Polarisation Framework. This framework is a beacon in times of provocation, increasing division and media manipulation. His consultancy stretches from Cambodia and Lebanon to Northern Ireland, from daily practice in companies, schools and universities to nationwide us and them-scenarios.

In collaboration with Wageningen University and Research, Bart guides you through his practical framework in this podcast series - Inside Polarisation.

For more information on polarisation visit insidepolarisation.nl

More information on dealing with polarisation at Wageningen University & Research: Dealing with polarisation - WUR

Inside Polarisation is a podcast series with tools and insights to help you learn how to navigate the tensions when polarisation strikes.

Bart Brandsma is a philosopher, consultant and polarization expert. He has been studying this subject for two decades and has developed a Polarisation Framework. This framework is a beacon in times of provocation, increasing division and media manipulation. His consultancy stretches from Cambodia and Lebanon to Northern Ireland, from daily practice in companies, schools and universities to nationwide us and them-scenarios.

In collaboration with Wageningen University and Research, Bart guides you through his practical framework in this podcast series - Inside Polarisation.

Fragments: Vice, ITV, TedX Ronnie Polaneczky, Inc Simon Sinek, ABC, CNN.

For more information on polarisation visit insidepolarisation.nl

More information on dealing with polarisation at Wageningen University & Research: Dealing with polarisation - WUR

Inside Polarisation is a podcast series with tools and insights to help you learn how to navigate the tensions when polarisation strikes.

Bart Brandsma is a philosopher, consultant and polarization expert. He has been studying this subject for two decades and has developed a Polarisation Framework. This framework is a beacon in times of provocation, increasing division and media manipulation. His consultancy stretches from Cambodia and Lebanon to Northern Ireland, from daily practice in companies, schools and universities to nationwide us and them-scenarios.

In collaboration with Wageningen University and Research, Bart guides you through his practical framework in this podcast series - Inside Polarisation.

Fragments: CNN, BBC, ABC, KTO, The Economist.

Extra music fragment : Matt Bianco Whose side are you on? WEA.

For more information on polarisation visit insidepolarisation.nl

More information on dealing with polarisation at Wageningen University & Research: Dealing with polarisation - WUR

Inside Polarisation is a podcast series with tools and insights to help you learn how to navigate the tensions when polarisation strikes.

Bart Brandsma is a philosopher, consultant and polarisation expert. He has been studying this subject for two decades and has developed a Polarisation Framework. This framework is a beacon in times of provocation, increasing division and media manipulation. His consultancy stretches from Cambodia and Lebanon to Northern Ireland, from daily practice in companies, schools and universities to nationwide us and them-scenarios.

In collaboration with Wageningen University and Research, Bart guides you through his practical framework in this podcast series -Inside Polarisation.

Fragments: Doha Debates, Extinction Rebellion, Guardian, BBC, Now This Impact.

For more information on polarisation visit insidepolarisation.nl

More information on dealing with polarisation at Wageningen University & Research: Dealing with polarisation - WUR

Inside polarisation is a podcast series with tools and insights to help you learn how to navigate the tensions when polarisation strikes.

Bart Brandsma is a philosopher, consultant and polarisation expert. He has been studying this subject for two decades and has developed a Polarisation Framework. This framework is a beacon in times of provocation, increasing division and media manipulation. His consultancy stretches from Cambodia and Lebanon to Northern Ireland, from daily practice in companies, schools and universities to nationwide us and them-scenarios.

In collaboration with Wageningen University and Research, Bart guides you through his practical framework in this podcast series - Inside Polarisation.

Fragments: ABC, Fox News, CNN, TedX, Vice News, Independent, EU Parliament, C-Span.

For more information on polarisation visit insidepolarisation.nl

More information on dealing with polarisation at Wageningen University & Research: Dealing with polarisation - WUR

Bart Brandsma is a philosopher, consultant and polarisation expert. He has been studying this subject for two decades and has developed a Polarisation Framework. This framework is a beacon in times of provocation, increasing division and media manipulation. His consultancy stretches from Cambodia and Lebanon to Northern Ireland, from daily practice in companies, schools and universities to nationwide us and them-scenarios.

In collaboration with Wageningen University and Research, Bart guides you through his practical framework in this podcast series - Inside Polarisation.

In this first episode Bart talks about the first two basic principles, polarisation is a thought-construct and the fact that polarisation needs fuel.

Fragments: TedX, Fox News, ITV, CNN, ABC, RTL, CBS.

For more information on polarisation visit insidepolarisation.nl

Wageningen University & Research on dealing with polarisation: Dealing with polarisation - WUR