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“The 3 Degrees of Why: Moving Beyond Positions to the Stories That Shape Us”

Schemel Forum with the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities Collaborative Program Lecture

In today's polarized climate, conversations often stall at the level of positions—what people believe—without exploring the deeper layers that shape those beliefs. This interactive workshop introduces the 3 Degrees of Why, a framework that helps participants move beyond surface disagreement to understand the reasoning, values, and stories that influence how people see the world. Through guided reflection and exercises, participants will explore how beliefs are formed, including the role of both lived experiences and the stories we encounter through the wider cultural and media landscape. By learning to recognize these deeper layers, participants will gain practical tools for engaging in difficult conversations with greater curiosity, discernment, and understanding. Presented by Peace Ike, a cultural strategist, dialogue facilitator, and speaker who works across both secular and faith-based spaces to build bridges and foster cultural transformation.