A really good explanation of “what” the tactics are which is extremely important. Isn’t the more salient question “why” the tactics work? I mean we’re arnt really talking about these tactics unless they are effective?
The literacy rate in the US is 99%. Virtually every states k-12 core curriculum include “critical thinking”, “logical reasoning”, and our “process information” standards. So why do these tactics work?
One of the things I really enjoy about Rachel’s world view is the need for civility in the arena of political discourse. I think the pragmatic difficulty of civil discourse is rooted in the “why” the the tactics of this post.
I believe the answers lay in the neurobiology of brain chemistry that fuels what motivates us and or the fight or flight response.
I am looking forward to see what others think. Another thought provoking post Rachel. 👏🙏
Great point. I think you're right about it almost being an ingrained aspect of our biology. We can battle all these things but they'll never go away, as I argued in my "I Was Naive" essay. It's a bit depressing because it makes it all feel worthless, like you can't change people.
A really good explanation of “what” the tactics are which is extremely important. Isn’t the more salient question “why” the tactics work? I mean we’re arnt really talking about these tactics unless they are effective?
The literacy rate in the US is 99%. Virtually every states k-12 core curriculum include “critical thinking”, “logical reasoning”, and our “process information” standards. So why do these tactics work?
One of the things I really enjoy about Rachel’s world view is the need for civility in the arena of political discourse. I think the pragmatic difficulty of civil discourse is rooted in the “why” the the tactics of this post.
I believe the answers lay in the neurobiology of brain chemistry that fuels what motivates us and or the fight or flight response.
I am looking forward to see what others think. Another thought provoking post Rachel. 👏🙏
Great point. I think you're right about it almost being an ingrained aspect of our biology. We can battle all these things but they'll never go away, as I argued in my "I Was Naive" essay. It's a bit depressing because it makes it all feel worthless, like you can't change people.
I think the majority of people seek affirmation not information.
I apologize. Clearly proof reading is not my strength.