occasional reflections on culture & politics
The AfD, despite being populist and problematic, isn’t going anywhere—it holds power in various parliaments and reflects widespread discontent with traditional parties. Instead of exclusion, which only fuels resentment, we must engage in honest dialogue. Ignoring the AfD's rise means risking democracy itself, as bans fail to address underlying issues.
In a time of intense polarization, fighting extremism with extremism only deepens division. True progress demands that we model the peaceful, just society we aspire to — not eventually, but now. Social media rewards rage, but future generations deserve better. This video explores why moderation, though unpopular, remains our only sustainable path forward.
https://youtu.be/uiT8i0q18-A Social media is very good at giving us a platform to speak. But how it does that affirms our worst tendencies. What do I mean? And what can we do about it? As we all can see, we are living in a time of high volatility. We've been at it for a while. And… Continue reading #308: Think Before You Post: How Social Media Affirms Our Worst Tendencies — And What We Can Do About It
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