Racism, sexism and homophobia are at an all time low.
It's just that we have the internet now, so you can see the thoughts and actions of billions of people,
all over the world. And react. And see reactions.
An illusion is created where 0.1% of people end up looking like 20%
It's just that we have the internet now, so you can see the thoughts and actions of billions of people,
all over the world. And react. And see reactions.
An illusion is created where 0.1% of people end up looking like 20%
Also, many people actively seek out content that will anger or upset them. Especially if it confirms their pre-existing beliefs.
Nobody is 100% immune to this. But it's a cognitive error to assume it's representative of the norm.
It's an exception. That's why you noticed it.
Nobody is 100% immune to this. But it's a cognitive error to assume it's representative of the norm.
It's an exception. That's why you noticed it.
A double edged sword of the internet is you can find examples (often with video) of every ill, to paint whatever narrative you want... And use as evidence.
It's not hard to do when you have access to billions of tweets, articles, and videos, dating back decades sometimes.
It's not hard to do when you have access to billions of tweets, articles, and videos, dating back decades sometimes.
This is also why it's so easy for narratives like 'all cops are bad' to become embedded.
You can literally watch thousands of videos of police abusing their power, all over the country and world.
Vast majority of cops are decent. But decent isn't news or viral worthy.
You can literally watch thousands of videos of police abusing their power, all over the country and world.
Vast majority of cops are decent. But decent isn't news or viral worthy.
Today, I'm seeing a lot of 'England fans are racist' and 'the UK is racist' posts...
Again, this is judging dozens of millions of people off the actions and words of <1%
It's right to call it out. But it's wrong to assume this is the norm and representative.
Again, this is judging dozens of millions of people off the actions and words of <1%
It's right to call it out. But it's wrong to assume this is the norm and representative.
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