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Use of disparaging terms is arguably caused by the need to belong to local community. That is, if you don't want to be outsider, you have to use "appropriate" l
by dchichkov 8y ago
Use of disparaging terms is arguably caused by the need to belong to local community. That is, if you don't want to be outsider, you have to use "appropriate" language and show "correct" values (on climate change, abortion, etc).
So arguably it is more of a local, group identity effect, like being a fun of a local sports team, than a true bubble / filter effect.
- chrisco255 8y agoGroup identities are the best way to create filter bubbles. Once you've aligned yourself with a group, you're less likely to be swayed by "outsiders". You'll resist, even if subconsciously, any suggestion which opposes your team's view, because you'll begin to develop an identity around those viewpoints. Few people are well-practiced at challenging their own identities. Check out this excellent essay by PG, "Keep Your Identity Small", for a better description of this phenomenon: http://paulgraham.com/identity.html http://paulgraham.com/identity.html
- RodericDay 8y ago"keep your identity small", advises white rich straight dude with no political opinions that threaten the status quo
- dchichkov 8y agoThank you. It is of an excellent quality. I would add, a modern definition of a "humanist", which includes "scientist" in its core might be a good core for a modern minimalistic identity. And thank you again, for bringing this to my attention. I'm going to put it into my AGI research notebook ;)
- RodericDay 8y agoyeah hate it when I have to pretend to have the "correct" values on slavery, flat earth theory, and women's suffrage just to fit in