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I think Haidt understands perfectly well that this is hyperbole, but it shows a severe lack of empathy even so.

• platz 9y ago
  Haidt should say he thinks it's hyperbole if he believes it so. Hrmm.. this is looking familiar
  • ewzimm 9y ago
    “One of the many ironies” doesn’t only imply unintentional irony. You should note that Haidt is a liberal.
    • platz 9y ago
      How very charitable! I don't care whether he's Dem or Republican. The vox piece suffers from the same problem, which is why it probably got flagged. If the vox piece is dishonest in some ways too. The worst thing you can do is purport to explain someone else's mental state. Or attempt to explain some aspect of their internal psychology. No, respond to actions and events, do not try to read the tea leaves of some else's mind, because you will be tempted either consciously or unconsciously to read exactly what supports your narrative and rejects the opposing narrative
      • ewzimm 9y ago
        When someone writes a book and you read it, the best thing you can do is try to interpret their meaning. You should really read the whole thing, and the context might make more sense.
        • platz 9y ago
          Novels and political punditry are very, very, far away from each other.