When it came to political discussion, Jefferson Shupe used to do it all wrong. He would argue the best points for his tribe, and try to make the other side look dumb. A few particularly bad experie...view moreWhen it came to political discussion, Jefferson Shupe used to do it all wrong. He would argue the best points for his tribe, and try to make the other side look dumb. A few particularly bad experiences set him on a quest to find a better way. He because genuinely curious about those who disagreed with him, and developed skills and techniques that helped him think critically, and seek out nuance and common ground. His passion is to teach this life-changing method to teens and adults.Jefferson and his wife live in Utah with their four kids. Besides writing, he enjoys mountain biking with the family, and writing software and music.view less