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In any of these examples, it effectively creates a closed-loop definition, cutting off all external references or bases, where the definition of the dialectical
by rgrieselhuber 4y ago
In any of these examples, it effectively creates a closed-loop definition, cutting off all external references or bases, where the definition of the dialectical terms is set by whomever happens to hold the most power and influence in the topic at hand.
- yamrzou 4y agoYes, because whoever controls the meaning of words wins: https://wyclif.substack.com/p/a-little-game-theory-on-discursive https://wyclif.substack.com/p/a-little-game-theory-on-discur...
- PaulHoule 4y agoI'm not sure if anybody wins in this case.
- meowkit 4y agoWhich is the core of why these power games are so dumb yet dangerous. Divisive narrative battles seem to spiral out in a vicious cycle until a group splits into tribes/echo chambers. The large battles continue until one side is conquered (materially - via financial or physical means). And even if a side wins, it is now suspect to splintering and the process starts all over again. I imagine this pattern is very old and it's only now on these rapid time scales enabled by the internet are we able to clearly recognize and discuss it more broadly.