#public-discourse

#public-discourse

Imagination, the ability that allows us to mentally represent things that are not directly perceived by our senses, is on the decline. It's one of the effects that new technologies have had on our minds, and public discourse appears to have all but forgotten it as a key cognitive resource.

The development community is very excited about eliminating reviews for what they say is affordable housing, which of course they could have been building all along, she said at a hearing.

Jack Dorsey's initial tweet, "just setting up my twttr," marked the beginning of a platform that became essential for real-time news and public interaction.

You can't really get people what they actually want-a raise, a beach house, the reassurance that every decision they ever made was the correct decision. So we end up paying Jeff Bezos to overnight some kitschy piece of plastic that will sit in a landfill in six months.

When the cashier said she was exhausted from working extra shifts to make some money for Christmas, the man behind me chipped in that it would be worse once she takes all our money (in case Rachel Reeves was wondering, her budget pitch-rolling is definitely cutting through). Routine enough, if he hadn't gone on to add that she and the rest of the government needed taking out, and that there were plenty of ex-military men around who should know what to do, before continuing in more graphic fashion until the queue fell quiet and feet began shuffling.

It's certainly clear that the issues of boys and men haven't gone away in the last few years. If anything, they're getting even more attention, which is good when it's the right kind of attention. And what I've noticed is that, perhaps as a result of videos like this and of the broader conversation, is that the permission space to talk about the issues of boys and men seems to have broadened, whereas it felt like a very difficult thing to talk about.

Videos like "Flat Earthers vs Scientists," "1 Conservative vs. 20 Feminists," and "What Makes a Real Man?" provide a variety of debate topics on Jubilee's platform.

Artificial intelligence tools enabled Full Fact to scan public debates, identifying an average of 240,437 pieces of content daily, suitable for potential fact-checking.

Research has linked intellectual humility with many desirable behaviors, including considering others' perspectives, being better at conflict resolution and being less dogmatic.

Kemi Badenoch was about to make a speech about restricting non-British nationals' access to disability and sickness benefits, another instalment of her toxic quest to divide people into makers and takers.

Wasserman Schultz declared that Democrats would "fight to our last breath, and we'll go to the f-ing mat." This shows the heightened language being used to express political frustration.

Oscar Wilde famously noted that there's only one thing worse than being talked about - not being talked about at all. This resonates with Ireland's aviation discussions, particularly regarding Dublin Airport, which have been extensive but often lacking in substance.

The new Banksy artwork featuring a stenciled lighthouse has sparked widespread speculation about its meaning and location, showcasing the elusive artist's ongoing impact on public discourse.

Look that up. You are the one who can't get out of your own way. You have Trump Derangement Syndrome. I don't.