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And as true as that statement is, we aren't even to the point where that bias can take effect. We rarely even read what people say: we read what journalists cho
by kolbe 10y ago
And as true as that statement is, we aren't even to the point where that bias can take effect. We rarely even read what people say: we read what journalists choose to write about what people say.
- 6stringmerc 10y ago...and people with skills in communication will use Dog Whistle type terminology or purposefully phrase their remarks so that journalists will hopefully pick up their statement and deliver it as intended. Sort of like how time and again I keep hearing "This bill is about the protection of Young Boys and Girls!" regarding the Gender Identity Restroom bill, when statistically speaking, Young Boys or Girls are more at risk from abuse by their close family. Journalists aren't, in theory, supposed to point out the hollow, rather ludicrous assault on intelligence the "Think of the children!" argument is in this regard - that's for the public, you and me, to figure out. Unfortunately, I guess, considering the state of things.
- gukov 10y agoIt's 2017 and people still prefer to look at the world through someone else's lens.
- 6stringmerc 10y agoProbably more a human nature / social hierarchical / evolutionary thing than we'd care to admit. It's a weakness on an individual level, it may seem.