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The way fear, anger, hatred, and the resulting division is being used to control populations.
We have more in common with one another than we think. We all do. But our media highlights the things about each other that we fear or hate.
I know plenty of people across the political spectrum. There is a distinct lack of empathy for anyone who doesn’t share specific views or experiences.
Note, I am not trying to “both sides” here, I’m really not. Modern conservatism is dangerous. But it remains in place not only because conservatives are fed fear and hatred about progressives, but also because progressives are fed fear and anger towards conservatives.
I don’t think the original goal here was to control people, I think fear sells. We seek out warnings, they impact our mental state more. News organizations originally realized they could make more money by making their audience afraid.
But there have always been those who capitalize on those fears. And today it means that those who control the channels simply need to keep us afraid of and angry at one another over some wedge issues and they don’t then need to fear anyone coming together to make actual meaningful societal change happen.
I wish we’d all spend a bit more time talking to other people. But that’s becoming more and more rare.
Very well said!
I'll consider empathizing with conservatives when they aren't trying to legislate away every aspect of my existence. I'm not going to apologize for having disdain for white supremacists and their supporters.
Watch the CGP Gray video "This video will make you angry". Absolutely changed my world view and how I interact with the internet
https://youtube.com/watch?v=rE3j_RHkqJc