On Being Unreasonable: Breaking the Rules and Making Things Better

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by Kirsty Sedgman · 2023

Kirsty Sedgman examines how ideas of “reasonableness” are shaped by power, social norms, and bias, arguing that behavior labeled unreasonable can sometimes challenge unfairness and discrimination. Drawing on history and contemporary conflicts, the book explores how breaking accepted rules can help make society better.

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1 episode featuring On Being Unreasonable: Breaking the Rules and Making Things Better

Manners turn shared spaces into workable social contracts