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I posted this before, but this app aligns very well with your second point: https://www.talkingeurope.eu/ https://www.talkingeurope.eu/ > Talking Europe conne
by rapnie 7y ago
I posted this before, but this app aligns very well with your second point:
https://www.talkingeurope.eu/ https://www.talkingeurope.eu/
> Talking Europe connects citizens having an opposing political view - and living in a different country!
> Our mission is to create a European public sphere. We want to foster democracy and cohesion in Europe.
- prox 7y agoDoes this work? I say this because I think exposure to people with different viewpoints is far more beneficial. Viewpoints can be entrenched and discussion might even exacerbate the problem. “See I told you they don’t understand my viewpoint X” Living amongst those who are different has a greater effect.
- rapnie 7y agoI don't know, and it would be interesting to read an analysis about the discussions taking place. The fact that people are willing to engage 1-on-1 in a chat, rather than posting anonymously in a social media thread, is already a win. If the other side is clearly a troll, then you can just hop to the next chat. Otherwise it is okay to agree to disagree. At least both sides will have tried to get their arguments across, and you may have come to understand their viewpoint better. It is the open discussion that matters, and breaking out of your bubbles.