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Weekend reads: Is Canada broken?

Lean Out with Tara Henley • 530 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Canada Media Immigration Polarization Inequality
  1. The podcast discussion explores the idea of Canada facing multiple crises - from economic issues like the housing crisis and the opioid crisis to political challenges such as debacles in government policies and ethics scandals.
  2. The conversation delves into the impact of economic instability and economic precarity, especially driven by the housing crisis, on society and individuals in Canada, leading to a sense of decline and frustration among the populace.
  3. The dialogue sheds light on the role of the media in contributing to societal polarization and destabilization by discussing the influence of ideological trends like 'identitarian moralism' and the lack of diverse opinions in the media landscape.
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Bicker, Battle, Broil, and Brawl

Bastiat's Window • 373 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Polarization Election Social media Political Discourse Bipartisanship
  1. 2024 political discourse appears to be heading towards more conflict and controversy.
  2. The polarization in American politics has deepened over the years, impacting relationships and societal cohesion.
  3. Factors contributing to political polarization include historic events like Roe v. Wade, the contentious 2000 election, precision redistricting, and the rise of social media.

"Knowingness" and the Politics of Ignorance

The Garden of Forking Paths • 1965 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Polarization Culture Wars
  1. Misplaced faith in knowingness can lead to deliberate ignorance which poses a threat to democracies.
  2. Knowingness can be more damaging than polarization as it hampers the acceptance of fresh facts and different viewpoints.
  3. Combating knowingness is crucial in promoting intellectual curiosity and a collective approach to problem-solving in society.

Hidden Brain and Evil Explain

Moral Understanding • 98 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political divide Morality Political Behavior Psychology Polarization
  1. Political beliefs are often driven by perceptions of threat and protecting different groups from harm.
  2. Misunderstandings about the views of political opponents can lead to false polarization and animosity.
  3. Having open conversations with people who have different political views is crucial for a healthy society and understanding each other's humanity.

America's fractured reality is fueling political violence

Weaponized • 37 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Violence Polarization Extremism Conspiracy Theories Civil War
  1. Political violence in the US is increasing and becoming more targeted and high-impact.
  2. There is a significant rise in political violence by right-wing extremists with a focus on harming people.
  3. Belief in conspiracy theories and loss of faith in democratic processes are fueling the acceptance of violence as a means to achieve political goals.

Wokism: A Cult-Like Mind Virus Threatening Social Cohesion

Christopher Falcon • 58 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Social media Polarization Identity Communication
  1. Wokism displays characteristics of a cult, such as dogmatic beliefs and intolerance for dissent.
  2. Wokism spreads like a mind virus, leading to polarization, suppression of free speech, and erosion of social cohesion.
  3. Social media can amplify the negative aspects of wokism, like creating echo chambers and promoting cancel culture.

The Turning Point

Perspective Agents • 9 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Social Impact Polarization
  1. Artificial intelligence and altered states play a major role in shaping our future.
  2. Social impacts of AI include increased conflict, contagion, and polarization.
  3. Navigating the impact of AI requires a nuanced perspective and understanding the structural changes underway.

Negative Partisanship

Brain Lenses • 19 implied HN points • 30 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Partisanship Politics Polarization Violence Rhetoric
  1. Negative partisanship is when some voters base their political opinions on who they dislike, not who they like.
  2. Traditional partisanship involves some dislike for the opposing team, but is more about central democratic tenets and country values.
  3. Negative partisanship is believed to be a factor in political polarization and increased tribal rhetoric in many countries.