"Right vs left" or "conservative vs liberal" is a strawman argument, even considering the spectrum along which one can exist.
Focusing on that battle keeps you from paying attention to the real one taking place. One that isn't so simple, but perhaps can be best summarized as:
Focusing on that battle keeps you from paying attention to the real one taking place. One that isn't so simple, but perhaps can be best summarized as:
"Authoritarian & non-questioning/non-thinking vs. self-sufficient & skeptical/cynical"
When we think of the extremists of either side, close-mindedness to the point stupidity and "repeating the [insert political wing] talking points" is what comes to mind
The problem is that...
When we think of the extremists of either side, close-mindedness to the point stupidity and "repeating the [insert political wing] talking points" is what comes to mind
The problem is that...
Most people are authoritarian & non-thinking/non-questioning
If you doubt this, try to have a nuanced take about something and consider both sides.
You won't get twice the love for noting the merits of both sides.
You get twice the hate because each side views you as the enemy.
If you doubt this, try to have a nuanced take about something and consider both sides.
You won't get twice the love for noting the merits of both sides.
You get twice the hate because each side views you as the enemy.
Extremes are easy because they require no thinking.
Humans default to the most energy-efficient configuration, which means the one that requires the least thought or risk for cognitive dissonance.
If you understand and agree with this, you see why we're doomed.
Humans default to the most energy-efficient configuration, which means the one that requires the least thought or risk for cognitive dissonance.
If you understand and agree with this, you see why we're doomed.
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