Some are. Most are skeptical of anything outside their own understanding. It’s more of an issue of fear-induced loyalty than a choice made with the understanding of both sides. How often do you read Truth Social or Fox News? They’re heavily drenched in fear-mongering.
Most are skeptical of anything outside their own understanding.
Not true. They will readily agree to a lot of things that they don’t understand as long as the “right” people tell them to agree.
You’re right about the fear motive, but pure authoritarianism is a huge part of it too: if the leaders say it, they’ll tend to not even consider disagreement an option.
Absolutely. School vouchers will only make things worse for the affected areas. All the more reason we should be focused on those sending the message over those repeating it. Their goal is to keep us fighting with one another instead of focusing on those creating the problem.
Some are. Most are skeptical of anything outside their own understanding. It’s more of an issue of fear-induced loyalty than a choice made with the understanding of both sides. How often do you read Truth Social or Fox News? They’re heavily drenched in fear-mongering.
Not true. They will readily agree to a lot of things that they don’t understand as long as the “right” people tell them to agree.
You’re right about the fear motive, but pure authoritarianism is a huge part of it too: if the leaders say it, they’ll tend to not even consider disagreement an option.
Exactly. They only implicitly trust their select media sources. That still puts the blame on those sending the message in my opinion.
Let’s not forget that their poor understanding starts with poor education. I wonder if anyone in particular is working towards making education worse…
Absolutely. School vouchers will only make things worse for the affected areas. All the more reason we should be focused on those sending the message over those repeating it. Their goal is to keep us fighting with one another instead of focusing on those creating the problem.
No they’re skeptical of anything that doesn’t confirm their hate and resentment. They’re willing to believe any nonsense as long as it does that.
What role does hate and resentment play in climate change denial?