The cost of refusing to talk to each other might be bigger than we think. As Deeyah Khan reminds us, coexistence isn’t optional. When dialogue breaks down, the consequences can be far more serious than the discomfort of disagreement. Around the world, we’re seeing harder positions, deeper conflict, and a growing unwillingness to truly listen. Dialogue—once a foundation for navigating differences—is starting to feel optional, but it isn’t. Dialogue doesn’t mean agreeing with someone or abandoning your values. It means being willing to sit down with people who see the world differently and listen with the intent to understand. When people stop engaging, disagreement doesn’t disappear. It often deepens, and resentment can grow in the space left behind. History shows how costly that can be. #Politics #Insight #Republican #Democrat