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such categorizations are a cognitive trap, particularly for politics, as people worry more about whether their words align with their chosen affiliations rather
by clairity 7y ago
such categorizations are a cognitive trap, particularly for politics, as people worry more about whether their words align with their chosen affiliations rather than taking justifiable positions. let those go and discuss ideas on merits. it’s hard (because you’re implicitly defying social bonds in some cases) but more rewarding.
- tracker1 7y agoWell said... I mostly agree, that said there are definitely clustering and grouping around ideologies... and it's not a clear left-right thing, and only mean that in more general contextual terms for ease of communication.