Drawing together lessons from experts in confrontation with insights from the cutting edge of communication science, Conflicted answers what has become the most urgent question of our time for individuals, businesses and countries: how to get better at disagreement.

‘Beautifully argued. Desperately needed.’
— Malcolm Gladwell, author of TALKING TO STRANGERS

‘Invaluable. The world will be a better place if everyone reads this book, and because it’s so entertaining they probably will.’
— Philippa Perry, author of THE BOOK YOU WISH YOUR PARENTS HAD READ

‘Conflicted is not merely fascinating; it’s also important. It’s the right book at the right time, and Ian Leslie is clearly the right author for the job.’
— David Epstein ― author of RANGE

‘Conflicted is a fascinating deep dive into disagreement: how it goes wrong, and how it can go right. Its powerful insights are wrapped in gripping stories. Read this book. It could not be more timely.’
— Harlan Coben ― #1 New York Times bestselling author

‘Ian Leslie’s writing is a cool bath of sanity in a world of frenzied hot takes.’
— Helen Lewis ― Sunday Times bestselling author of DIFFICULT WOMEN

‘What a brilliant idea . . . to help us engage in dialogue by learning how to disagree. Ian Leslie is a master at this sort of book and it shows here.’
— Daniel Finkelstein ― author of EVERYTHING IN MODERATION