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Humanizing Errors from People in Power
The mistakes made by people in power remind the public that they are just as prone to mistakes as everyone else, breaking the barrier of 'them and us.' However, this creates a challenge for discerning truth as organization incentives and false information can skew public knowledge.
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The podcast discusses how the errors made by people in power, particularly in their response to the pandemic, have humanized them and broken down some of the barriers between those in power and the general public.
33:49 - 38:23 (04:33)
Summary
The podcast discusses how the errors made by people in power, particularly in their response to the pandemic, have humanized them and broken down some of the barriers between those in power and the general public. The example of the flip-flopping on mask wearing is used to illustrate this point.
ChapterHumanizing Errors from People in Power
Episode#451 - Derek Beres - Conspiracy Theories In New Age Cults
PodcastModern Wisdom
The left's difficulty focusing on issues is a problem, whereas the right has the discipline to sustain issues for generations.
38:22 - 44:21 (05:58)
Summary
The left's difficulty focusing on issues is a problem, whereas the right has the discipline to sustain issues for generations. The influencer's tendencies to hold up mistakes as indicative of no progress is an issue in discussions about social media.