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Anything-centrism is "bad" in that it clouds one's ability to be objective. It also impedes empathy. It's sort of tied to identity. If you do not cling to a sp
by cglee 14y ago
Anything-centrism is "bad" in that it clouds one's ability to be objective. It also impedes empathy.
It's sort of tied to identity. If you do not cling to a specific identity, then it frees you to empathize with a wide range of people. If you say "I am white/asian/tall/rich", then it forms an in-group vs out-group mentality, and obstructs empathy.
For example, does it strike you odd that any land should be deemed "discovered" when there are already inhabiting humans there?