Great essay, Daniel. This is why I'm doing work as an Ambassador for Braver Angels (https://braverangels.org/).
"La Via Negativa" - The Negative Path/Cautionary Tale.
The "tether sprouting horns" is worth thinking about- thanks for that. I haven't seen the movie yet but I've read several piece about it.
Loved this bit: "We must first and foremost seek to remain unified in our alignment to the values of this democracy, and therefore support the mechanisms that would keep it intact, even when doing so would prevent our side from “winning” political battles."
The challenge is most people are more afraid of censure from their own tribe than the alternative, fearful of appearing weak or "giving our opponent a victory."
We need courage from individuals, to prioritize our shared values and identity rather than sub-group ones.
Great essay, Daniel. This is why I'm doing work as an Ambassador for Braver Angels (https://braverangels.org/).
"La Via Negativa" - The Negative Path/Cautionary Tale.
The "tether sprouting horns" is worth thinking about- thanks for that. I haven't seen the movie yet but I've read several piece about it.
Loved this bit: "We must first and foremost seek to remain unified in our alignment to the values of this democracy, and therefore support the mechanisms that would keep it intact, even when doing so would prevent our side from “winning” political battles."
The challenge is most people are more afraid of censure from their own tribe than the alternative, fearful of appearing weak or "giving our opponent a victory."
We need courage from individuals, to prioritize our shared values and identity rather than sub-group ones.