All tagged False Consensus

The Breakdown in Political Dialogue: Why are We Tearing Ourselves Apart?

There’s been a breakdown in our ability to have constructive political dialogue. We as a nation seem to be more divided than ever and increasingly incapable of civil discourse, even viewing the other side as a demonic bunch of idiots. We seem to be stuck in a vicious cycle that appears to be in a death spiral. How did we get here? Does it matter? Has it ever been this bad? Is there a way forward?