Here is a list of people of whom I think the sum of their insights and wisdoms bring a way forward for stalled discussions. Think of racism, gender, information overkill, personal development and so on.
Sam Harris
Jordan Peterson
M.I.A.
Gabor Maté
Susan Sontag
Dave Chapelle
Kate Shinha (Kirac)
Ricky Gervais
Dave and Shannon Powers (OPS)
Steven Fry
Lidewij Edelkoort
Jerry Saltz
Esther Perel
Jon Stewart
Sarah Silverman