San Francisco付费电话将自由派和保守派联系起来, A San Francisco pay phone connects liberals and conservatives for recorded, civil talks to reduce polarization, starting Jan. 2026.

San Francisco任务区的付费电话将用户与德克萨斯州保守的Abilene人连接起来,这是由物质神经科学旨在减少政治两极分化的一个项目的一部分。 A pay phone in San Francisco’s Mission District connects users with someone in conservative Abilene, Texas, as part of a project by Matter Neuroscience aimed at reducing political polarization. 这一倡议于2026年1月启动,对来自对立政治背景的个人进行自发性谈话,记录关于当前事件和个人价值观等专题的谈话。 The initiative, launched in January 2026, pairs individuals from opposing political backgrounds for spontaneous, recorded conversations on topics like current events and personal values. 早期与会者报告说,民间的、深思熟虑的交流侧重于分享人类经验,而不是意识形态差异。 Early participants reported civil, thoughtful exchanges focused on shared human experiences rather than ideological differences. 将在社交媒体上分享记录,以强调共同点。 Recordings will be shared on social media to highlight common ground. 组织者希望这个项目能培养同情心, 并可能扩展到其他城市。 Organizers hope the project fosters empathy and may expand to other cities.