The Human Adventure
The Human Adventure
Jake Bushman
Episode 209 - Art, Travel, And Dialogue In A Divided World with David Deighton
41 minutes Posted Feb 12, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Welcome & Guest Setup
Housekeeping & Where To Follow
David’s Bi‑National Roots
Santa Fe, Art, And Public Lands
Why A Dad Chose Civil Dialogue
Free Speech Zones As Art Spaces
The Glass Box And Echo Chambers
Three Questions That Defuse Conflict
Training Yourself Not To Get Triggered
Hope, One‑Word Summaries, And Senses
From Activist Anger To Patient Listening
Adventure As Recovery And Reflection
Wilderness, Access, And Preservation
Seeing Life As Art And Politics
Documenting The Project On YouTube
Why “Triptych Dialogue”
Travel Depth Over Country Count
Packrafts, Waterways, And Risk
Slowing Down To Reduce Friction
Adventure, Mortality, And Meaning
Practical Steps To Start Listening
Designing Non‑Triggering Questions
Where To Find David & Gratitude
Closing Reflections & Next Guest Tease
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#209 - Conversations feel brittle right now, and disagreements can feel like stepping onto a minefield. We sit down with artist, educator, and traveler David Deighton to explore a different path: using art, curiosity, and face-to-face dialogue to turn political tension into human connection. From a pop-up “museum” on the rim of the Grand Canyon to quiet miles in the backcountry, David shares how intentional design and slow travel can lower the temperature and raise the quality of our conversa...