Tag Archives: outrage mills

Unfair Questions: Why aren’t you me?

Though I have admitted that being outraged is perfectly normal and understandable, I’ve also mentioned before that it is dangerous to our political discourse to actively encourage a perpetual cycle of outrage in the way that our media outlets often … Continue reading

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Fair Questions: How can we stifle the outrage culture?

I’ve been concerned about outrage culture for quite a while, because I recognize that it makes it almost impossible to actually resolve social problems.  The many, many people who perpetuate outrage culture generally don’t think that they’re doing anything wrong. … Continue reading

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Fair Questions: How can I be more tolerant of other views?

Today, a friend shared a very useful article on SlateStarCodex with me.  I recommend that anyone who is anywhere on the political spectrum read it.  The author articulates the myriad ways in which our behavior is shaped by in-group bias … Continue reading

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