Hoytvectrix
5 year old buck +
I've lost just about all confidence in people's ability to think critically on just about anything. People are capable of convincing themselves of just about anything and it is easier than ever to find things to help them.do it. I used to think it was just a matter of people making time to read or learn about things. It is almost a complete waste of time to get into political discussions anymore because the VAST majority of people are finding things that confirm their biases and immediately disregard things that are a little less convenient. Algorithms tailoring content and echo chambers reinforce already under- or misinformed opinions. Very few are willing to consider the possibility they are wrong about something. It is much more work to fight against your own human nature. People don't genuinely want to be right. They want to *feel* right.
If you think you don't fall into that second group, ask yourself when was the last time you sought out information from sources from an opposing point of view? What is their steel man argument?
If you think you don't fall into that second group, ask yourself when was the last time you sought out information from sources from an opposing point of view? What is their steel man argument?