Re:‘Tipping point’ makes partisan polarization irreversible ...
by heresie-dabord on Thursday December 09, 2021 @06:09PM
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> The polarization is mostly between those who trust mainstream media and those who don’t.
I don't think your statement is complete.
The polarisation is about truth. Is science true? Is what $Politician says true? Is $NewsReport true?
A common standard for honesty, education -- and maybe even decency -- seems to have disappeared.
The only real brake on some people's behaviour appears to be when they suffer socio-economic consequences. But being part of a large faction is an effective buffer.
I don't think your statement is complete.
The polarisation is about truth. Is science true? Is what $Politician says true? Is $NewsReport true?
A common standard for honesty, education -- and maybe even decency -- seems to have disappeared.
The only real brake on some people's behaviour appears to be when they suffer socio-economic consequences. But being part of a large faction is an effective buffer.