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Having gone from a very leftist upbringing, to indulging in right wing conspiracy theories, and back to left leaning political views, I would say this article i
by rubatuga 6y ago
Having gone from a very leftist upbringing, to indulging in right wing conspiracy theories, and back to left leaning political views, I would say this article is pretty accurate. As you navigate these different “realities”, it feels like you are entering worlds with very different sets of facts, axioms, and emotional responses. Understanding or changing other people’s viewpoints is virtually impossible, and people are quick to chalk others opinions down to being uneducated, or stupidity. This will quickly create a divide that is even harder to cross. I’ve been wondering if there’s any way to help alleviate these conflicts, but all I can think of is if we collectively don’t give a shit about whatever we’re arguing about. But the problem is that maintains the status quo.
- ggggtez 6y agoI get the feeling that QAnon is pulling in people in the western world, that would have similarly been pulled in by ISIS. A grand narrative of global elites that are cheating you. Promise that there is a figure who is working to stop them and is executing a grand plan (Trump/Allah/whoever). And of course, the eventual call to violence. I think the solution is likely education... Not just book smarts, though that probably helps. But being a person who understands how to search for evidence that would contradict their beliefs, and be able to weigh those facts fairly. - I think this point is often where people fall victim of conspiracies. They question truths, and leave falsehoods unquestioned. This makes it difficult for them to become grounded in reality. Left wing politics isn't necessarily a cure, but it might provide some inoculation against violent systems.