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The Danger of Using Pejorative Labels in Political Discussions
56:07 - 1:03:48 (07:41)
The use of pejorative labels like "leftist" has become a common way to disparage a political opponent, and it is made worse by the online environment that encourages insults and low-resolution arguments. Furthermore, people often use nut-picking, i.e. using ridiculous examples from one side to smear the whole movement, to further their own political views.
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The speaker discusses how the concept of "nut picking" allows for the smearing of an entire movement and highlights the need for a more productive discourse between those on different sides of the political spectrum who are genuinely fighting for important issues.
56:07 - 1:00:55 (04:48)
Summary
The speaker discusses how the concept of "nut picking" allows for the smearing of an entire movement and highlights the need for a more productive discourse between those on different sides of the political spectrum who are genuinely fighting for important issues.
ChapterThe Danger of Using Pejorative Labels in Political Discussions
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