#polarization

#polarization

The same way MAGA played with the prejudices of white nationalism, you're seeing an identical dynamic on the left with prejudices like tacitly supporting extreme Islamism or targeting Jews.

It feels like we say it every year, but nowadays Americans are more divided than ever. Three hotly contentious elections, divisive politics, and throw in a pandemic for good measure, and you get a nation full of people who are more than willing to immediately swipe left on anyone who doesn't align with their beliefs.

Emma’s dilemma during family gatherings illustrates how deeply ingrained people-pleasing is, leading individuals to compromise their true beliefs for the sake of perceived harmony.

"Human beings are not computers. The communities they form are not electronic networks. Society does not scale... was any sense of people as individuals."

The new pope's ability to unify a divided church and engage on pressing global issues will be crucial in navigating the complexities of the 21st century.

I have had everything from quite severe hate mail, people saying that when they find me they will kill me and my family in front of me.

In the first four episodes, Newsom seems incapable of interrogating any right-wing position, making it feel more like an agreement than an interview.