1001 Conversations
A collective practice of conversation across difference.
We are creating 1001 real conversations between people on topics where they disagree.
Not to persuade.
Not to win.
Simply to speak and listen.
What This Is…
We are living through a time of deep fracture.
Politics, religion, and ideology increasingly strain relationships between friends, families, and neighbors.
This project is about choosing connection over division. It is a reminder that, even in the most polarized moments, conversation can be a bridge.
After each conversation, participants can record, reflect on, or simply remember it, helping the project grow one conversation at a time.
Why conversation?
There are no simple solutions to radicalized belief and polarization.
But thoughtful conversation can make a difference.
When dialogue breaks down, distrust fills the space.
When people speak and listen with intention, something else becomes possible: understanding without agreement, connection without collapse.
This project exists to make room for that possibility.
The invitation
You are invited to have a conversation with someone you disagree with about something meaningful.
It might be about politics. It might be about religion, culture, values, or the future. The topic is up to you.
The format is up to you:
In person
By video call
Through a written exchange
What matters is how the conversation is held.
A shared agreement
Participants commit to a simple pledge:
Stay constructive
Listen with curiosity
Seek understanding, not agreement
You do not need to change each other’s minds.
You only need to stay in the conversation.
Use our resources to guide the conversation:
Whether you want a simple framework, invitation scripts, or tips for staying grounded, our resources can help.
→ Explore Conversation Resources
After the Conversation
Reflect, Report, Share If You Want
Some people record their conversations.
Some take notes.
Some sit quietly with what was exchanged.
However you choose to reflect, you are invited to help mark the moment.
By participating, you are helping to restore human connection in a polarized world. Every conversation matters. Every story matters.
Together, we can create 1001 moments of understanding in 2026.
Go Further
One conversation is enough of a contribution, but if you feel called to do more, there are other ways to stay involved:
Have another conversation
Host or encourage conversations in your own community
Share reflections or brief excerpts from your experience
Connect with organizations already doing dialogue work
Partner with the project as a facilitator, educator, artist, or organizer