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

The SNF Paideia program serves as a hub for civic dialogue in undergraduate education at Penn. In collaboration with other Penn programs and organizations, SNF Paideia provides opportunities for students to develop the knowledge, skills, ethical frameworks, and experiences necessary to be informed, engaged, and effective community members and leaders. We encourage the free exchange of ideas, civil and robust discussion of divergent views, and the integration of individual and community wellness, service, and citizenship through SNF Paideia designated courses, a fellows program, and campus events.

SNF Paideia Program

Community practitioners presenting opportunities for connection, reflection, and skill-building at the intersection of dialogue x wellness.

University of Pennsylvania

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 paired 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 difficult conversations with greater curiosity, discernment, and understanding.Lunch provided.Location: College Hall, Room 205 About Peace IkePeace Ike is an executive coach, dialogue facilitator and speaker who works across both secular and faith-based spaces to build bridges and foster cultural transformation. After earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, she spent 15 years repairing broken bodies—only to discover her deeper calling: repairing broken bonds. In 2018, she launched her nonprofit organization The Gathering Place Philly, a community engagement initiative promoting healthy city-wide flourishing through shared meals, intentional gatherings and courageous conversation across differences. Today, she leads Set The Table, a culture coaching agency equipping leaders, teams, and organizations with the skills needed to build trust, navigate conflict, and cultivate meaningful collaboration.The 3 Degrees of Why is part of our Dialogue x Wellness spring workshop series where community practitioners present opportunities for connection, reflection, and skill-building at the intersection of dialogue and wellness. All are welcome to attend.

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