<p>We are all taught that apologies are important to resolve conflicts. They have an important function in our society- in personal relationships, between governments and citizens, corporations and consumers, celebrities and fans.</p> <p>But so often people are criticized for making bad apologies. In this BARTALK, we wonder: what makes a good apology? What are models of seeking atonement for your actions? What does justice look like for historical wrongdoings? What does it take to accept an apology?</p> <p>In this episode Yun Lee talks to co-host James Parnell about interpersonal conflict, cancel culture, and why sorry seems to be the hardest word.</p> <p>Hosted by Yun Lee<br> Produced by Hans Poel<br> Transcribed by Sarafina van Ast<br> You can find more of James Parnell <a href="https://raeparnell.hotglue.me/" target="_blank">here</a> and follow his Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raezor_beam/">here</a>.</p> <p>References:&nbsp;</p> <p><a href=" https://gumroad.com/raezorbeam">Buy a copy of Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word&nbsp;</a><br> <a href="https://fuckingcancelled.libsyn.com/">Fucking Cancelled Podcast</a>&nbsp;<br> <a href="https://leavingevidence.wordpress.com/2019/12/18/how-to-give-a-good-apology-part-2-the-apology-the-what-and-the-how/">Mia Mingus apology</a><br> <a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/674/transcript">Listen to the story of Dan Harmon’s apology on This American Life</a>&nbsp;<br> 12-step - <strong>Twelve-step programs</strong> are <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_aid_(organization_theory)">mutual aid organizations</a> for the purpose of recovery from substance <a href="https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/addiction">addictions</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_addiction">behavioral addictions</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compulsive_behavior">compulsions</a>.<br> Dick Laurie, “How do we forgive our fathers?”- poem from the film Smoke Signals (1998)</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>