POLARIZED! The Case for Civility in the Time of Trump: An experiment in civil discourse on Facebook
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (808 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B073JT4LPT |
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| Number of Pages | : | 567 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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From the AuthorPolitical polarization has become so extreme and toxic, and yet the norm, that it took the attempted murder of Congressional Representatives at a baseball practice to draw national attention. And, it offers a way out.. "Polarized! The Case for Civility in the Time of Trump" exposes the roots of hyper-partisanship and our culture of outrage
It can be used to engage in meaningful conversations about important political, social, and economic issues. It offers a "modest proposal" to treat the symptoms of toxic polarization at the grassroots level. In the US, our body politic is suffering from a sickness. It is polluted by the rantings of bigots, trolls, and terrorists. Facebook has the potential, as described by Mark Zuckerberg, to be a medium where people discover their common values and connect in uplifting and enlightening ways. Political polarization has become so extreme it has spawned violence against and by politicians. A new syndrome, "post-election stress disorder", is recognized by psychologists. Whatever our political leaning, we need not imitate President Trump by tweeting insults and ridicule at political opponents. Who do we want to be as a nation? "The Case for Civility" exposes the causes and effects of hyper-partisanship. An experiment Rasley conducted in Facebook based on the values of civility, tolerance, pragmatism, and moderation proves we can cure what ails us.Jeff Rasley is the author of 9 other books, including "Godless - Living a Valuable Life beyond Beliefs" and "Bringing Progress to Paradise", a memoir about adventure and philanthropy in the Nepal Himalayas.. It's just easier to rant and vent or hide out in like-minded silos. Is there any possibility of a cure for the sickness of our body politic?