The CDI Blog
Explore our perspectives on constructive dialogue, the science behind divisiveness, and the tools we create to help people connect across differences.
AI on Campus Is a Risk. Just Not in the Way You Think
CDI Team|June 1, 2026Can AI help students learn the skills of constructive dialogue? New evidence suggests yes, but the details matter more than you might expect.
Measuring Civic Discourse on Campus: A Practitioner's Guide
Sam Moulton, PhD|May 27, 2026This post offers practical guidance for campus practitioners on how to measure civic discourse well.
Can You Measure Constructive Dialogue?
Ryan Carlson, PhD|May 22, 2026This CDI blog post explores how the field is moving from anecdotal evidence to more rigorous approaches to measuring constructive dialogue.
What It Takes to Scale Civil Discourse Across a University System
CDI Team|May 12, 2026Read how CDI and UNC launched a coordinated effort to strengthen constructive dialogue across all 16 of UNC's public higher education institutions.
Why Dialogue Skills Matter for Career Readiness: Four Takeaways from our May Webinar
CDI Team|May 6, 2026Employers want graduates who can communicate across differences. Learn why dialogue skills are becoming essential for career readiness in today’s workplace.
Why Dialogue Skills Matter More Than Ever for Career Readiness
Sam Moulton, PhD|April 17, 2026Employers value communication and teamwork—but need graduates who can navigate disagreement. Why dialogue skills are essential to career readiness.
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