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Finding Common Ground Is Easier Than You Think
How to end the polarization of society
Here in North America, we are in a sad state of affairs.
We pit ourselves against each other in a desperate race to prove who is wrong, who is stupid, and who is immoral.
Instead of seeking commonalities, we seek differences. Instead of showing respect, we show contempt. Instead of trying to understand, we try to yell louder than everyone else.
It doesn’t help that we are leaderless. The people who are supposed to be leading us merely pander to their base and lash out at their opposition.
Perhaps this has always been politics. Perhaps this has always been people.
But, aren’t you tired of the same old song and dance? Aren’t you tired of seeing people enter fits of rage rather than show any signs of restraint? Aren’t you tired of all the self-righteous indignation?
I am. I can barely watch the news anymore, let alone read social media. It’s all hysterics, all the time. It’s maddening and it’s only making things worse.
Our societies need to change. But, how?
Like everything, it starts with us. It starts with you and me playing a different game. One that very few other people play.
