As a social problem such as poverty, racism or sexual harassment becomes less common, people expand their definition of it, leading many to think it is actually becoming more common. This explains much of why so many mistakenly believe the world is getting worse.
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Replying to @G_S_Bhogal
But expanding the definition doesn't necessarily have to follow from that, right? It seems a logical outcome only in groups where expressions of offence are encouraged / rewarded, as per TheraminTrees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UeJzbx1iu0 …pic.twitter.com/5eeSwagCWe
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Replying to @ticobas
Further information on the phenomenon can be found here: http://science.sciencemag.org/content/360/6396/1465 …
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