A very disturbing trend, if not a defining characteristic of elites is their propensity to subscribe to "unpalatable" choices as a matter of pride - instead of a matter of shame.
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A very disturbing trend, if not a defining characteristic of elites is their propensity to subscribe to "unpalatable" choices as a matter of pride - instead of a matter of shame.
Self-valorization about making "hard choices" introduces a bias to make inhumane choices a default proposition. Needless cruelty rationalized as rational.
The ability to take abhorrent positions becomes a matter of identity, of distinction from regular people. A contagious brain worm with an in-group feedback loop.
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A very disturbing trend, if not a defining characteristic of elites is their propensity to subscribe to "unpalatable" choices as a matter of pride - instead of a matter of shame.
Self-valorization about making "hard choices" introduces a bias to make inhumane choices a default proposition. Needless cruelty rationalized as rational.
The ability to take abhorrent positions becomes a matter of identity, of distinction from regular people. A contagious brain worm with an in-group feedback loop.
I'm too tired for a pithy punchline or quick fix alternative.
Oh, but to live in a political culture that defaults to humanity.
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