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Detoxifying Social Media
Social media started as an enjoyable way to chat with people who shared our interests. But it soon developed a dark side. It started to generate hostility and hysteria. Crazed mobs started to harass and threaten people who made social … Continue reading
Posted in Human Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Society
Tagged Social Media, Facebook, News Media, Social Conflict, Mass communication, Twitter
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Respect the Other Person
When you disagree with someone, how can you keep the argument focused on the issues? You don’t want to get sidetracked, and you especially don’t want the discussion to turn into a screaming match. The previous blog post (“How to … Continue reading
How to Argue Productively
Most arguments aren’t productive. But argument can be productive if you do it right. The First Rule The first rule of productive argument is the same as in many other areas: Define your goals. Do you want to discover the … Continue reading
Posted in Human Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Society
Tagged Debate, Disagreement, Argument, Reasonable, Rational Argument, Reason, Evidence, Respect
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Can We See Past Our Own Foundations?
You can’t understand anything in terms of nothing. That much is obvious. What’s less obvious is that it’s a barrier to communication and understanding. Each of us has a foundational viewpoint that biases how we see the world. It includes … Continue reading
Posted in Epistemology, Philosophy, Political Science
Tagged Debate, Disagreement, Open-minded, Rationality, Truth
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Legitimacy Matters
Any society needs rules; an authority to resolve disputes; and the population’s broad willingness to respect the authority. Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged Law, Legitimacy, Political Philosophy, Political Science, Society
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Morality is Choice
“You didn’t listen to me. You made a choice.” Continue reading
Tagged Drama, Moral Choice, Morality, Philosophy, Responsibility
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What a Difference a Year Makes
What a difference a year makes. Continue reading
Posted in Jewish Philosophy, Judaism
Tagged Conceptual Idealism, Days of Awe, High Holidays, Justice, New Year, Repentance, Rosh Hashanah, Teshuva, Tikkun Olam, Time
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