I found this section to be an interesting addition to the Ted Talk from week ten; on top of practically manipulating a person into supporting an issue, there’s also a way of making it sound less terrible. If it’s possible to use these two strategies in tandem, I think it’s totally possible to take any issue and reframe it to gain more support. I also enjoyed that this one didn’t rely on total government restructure, but instead on the actions of everyone around us; I do believe that political tolerance and working together despite political differences is incredibly important to making change happen.
My question is: What is the best way to ease tension between political parties? Does it lie in the government itself, or is it in the way we interact?
Is it is parties themselves or is it the way news and information between parties is being shared? Does anyone stand to gain by the parties continuing these tensions?
ReplyDeleteI do think it's both. Both parties naturally do have their morals, but news and information are creating a level of polarization that's ultimately harmful for politics. And yes, many politicians do have something to gain through polarization. It makes it easier to know their audience, appeal to them only, and stick to what's familiar. Elections become a bit of a popularity contest, in a sense.
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