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Where does this phrase "virtue signaling" come from, all of a sudden I see it everywhere. Is there some popular media figure that has introduced it?
by guelo 9y ago
Where does this phrase "virtue signaling" come from, all of a sudden I see it everywhere. Is there some popular media figure that has introduced it?
- ViktorV 9y agoIt came from the alternative libertarian media 1-2 years ago.
- jcrben 9y agohttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signalling_theory https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signalling_theory I think I first heard it while studying sociology in 2006; signals were also a common topic in my econ degree.
- dguaraglia 9y agoI've seen it a lot coming from the right-wing fringe. I'd imagine it's a Breitbart/Limbaugh/Hannity thing.
- puranjay 9y agoIf you thin Breitbart and Hannity are fringe, I've got news for you...