People complain about "oh no they're remaking movies blah blah blah no new ideas blah blah blah" I'm 100% down for a proper movie/series adaptation of any of those. (I feel the same way about a couple of Hemingway novels)
This isn’t just about profit but about the inherent tribal nature of humans and confirmation bias. We are more awash in information than we ever are and you can find plenty of stories that are positive or challenge your beliefs. Many people themselves choose not to seek them out or even accept them. Most humans would rather not have their beliefs questioned but their beliefs confirmed.
For those interested, here is a good podcast on this topic. US 2.0: What We Have In Common | Hidden Brain Media The United States, we’re told, is increasingly a house divided. Conservatives and progressives are so alienated from each other that conversation is virtually impossible. But are we really as divided as we’re led to believe? As we begin what promises to be a pivotal election season, we’re kicking off a new series about how we form our political beliefs. We’re calling it “US 2.0.” We begin with psychologist Kurt Gray, who studies how we think about our political allies and opponents — and how these insights can help us to chart a new path forward. Additional Resources Research: Bridging Political Divides by Correcting the Basic Morality Bias, by Curtis Puryear, Emily Kubin, Chelsea Schein, Yochanan Bigman, Pierce D. Ekstrom, and Kurt Gray, PsyArXiv Preprints, 2024. Reducing Political Dehumanization by Pairing Facts with Personal Experiences, by Emily Kubin, Kurt J. Gray, and Christian von Sikorski, Political Psychology, 2023. People See Political Opponents As More Stupid Than Evil, by Rachel Hartman, Neil Hester, and Kurt Gray, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 2023. Threat Rejection Fuels Political Dehumanization, by Emily Kubin, Frank J. Kachanoff, and Kurt Gray, Social Psychological and Personality Science, 2022. Personal Experiences Bridge Moral and Political Divides Better Than Facts, by Emily Kubin, Curtis Puryear, Chelsea Schein, and Kurt Gray, PNAS, 2021. The Unifying Moral Dyad: Liberals and Conservatives Share the Same Harm-Based Moral Template, by Chelsea Schein and Kurt Gray, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 2015. Moral Typecasting: Divergent Perceptions of Moral Agents and Moral Patients, by Kurt Gray and Daniel M. Wegner, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2009.
I'm not sure I agree with the conclusions (less insta more Clutchfans = <3 <3) but there is a lot to unravel and discuss with the topic.
Now fully spread to social media . My brother-in-law wasn't 'radicalized' by 24/7 news; he was too busy working for that. He joined FB during the COVID months and spent all his free time arguing with 'liberals' online. He's excessively pro-Trump and even invites others over to 'fight'. He's been banned from FB a few times for his posts. A regular nice guy going a bit mad.
This is why I believe populism and demagoguery is our biggest threat. Life is often hard and it’s often unfair. In a large diverse and plural society governance is complex and frequent compromises have to be made. That though makes it easy to play on grievance and victimhood. To divide and convince people that it’s the “others” that are keeping them down. That there are easy answers to complex problems but it’s corruption and other people that are getting ahead at your expense. Attitudes like that are easily exploited by demagogues and grifters looking for personal power. It’s what the ancient Greeks called tyrants and from the fall of the Roman Republic, to the French Revolution, the rise of Fascism, to Mao it’s usually not been good for society.
Part of the shift towards hatred and violence can be attributed to the people leading the political debate. These are just two examples, but there is a common denominator... Trump asks security to throw heckler out of New Hampshire rally: ‘Get out of here’ Donald Trump called for security to throw a heckler out of his rally in New Hampshire on Saturday night (20 January). The former US president was disrupted in the middle of a speech criticising Joe Biden.“Get him out of here,” Mr Trump told police officers who removed the man from the rally hall as the large crowd of his supporters booed. “Go ahead, you can throw him out.” https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/trump-rally-new-hampshire-heckler-b2482210.html Trump praises Montana congressman who assaulted reporter: 'He's my guy' "Never wrestle him," Trump said of Republican Rep. Greg Gianforte, who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault last year. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/po...na-congressman-who-assaulted-reporter-n921911
The disease seems to reside within the collective human psyche, a latent potential in all of us. Its manifestation is influenced by a myriad of factors, creating a tapestry of complexity. Consider societal, economic, and cultural elements as threads that weave into this expression. Picture it like an intricate dance where the symptoms play a crucial role. They're like cues in the choreography, sometimes subtle and subconscious. Think about how the political landscape or media narratives can act as catalysts, nudging individuals or groups towards a particular expression of this disease. It's akin to a dance partner leading the way, at times without us even realizing. Awareness fluctuates; sometimes, we're conscious of our steps, and other times, we move through the motions somewhat mindlessly. For instance, political polarization could be a symptom amplifying the expression. Individuals might adopt certain beliefs or behaviors without a thorough examination, influenced by the prevailing narratives. Stripping away these external 'nudges' could potentially reshape the dance. Removing the influences of divisive politics or manipulative media might allow for a more authentic and mindful expression. It's like clearing the dance floor of distractions, giving individuals and groups the opportunity to choose their steps consciously. Consider how a more intentional engagement with information, free from external biases, could lead to a healthier expression. Encouraging critical thinking and independent analysis becomes crucial in this scenario. So, in the grand dance of societal dynamics, eliminating these nudges might just be the key to fostering a more mindful and self-aware collective expression. But hate is just easy and can be very addictive, so...
I voted for President Obama... though I respected Romney. It was the magas that attacked him from crazy things like his religion.
You are getting more and more trumpy... I don't have a clue what you mean, or what that does with Romney.
