Yes, true. But I'm not sure you need need empathy to realise this.
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Replying to @oreil_m
I do. Perhaps other people can work it out intellectually & analytically.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Would Haidt's data not be sufficient for you to change your approach when communicating with political opponents?
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Replying to @oreil_m
I don't understand? Not without empathy. It gave me empathy coz it enabled me to see things as coming from a good place.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @oreil_m
He doesn't have data on specific interactions that I have. He just gave me an understanding which allowed me to communicate better.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I see what you mean. I read a few pieces on effective communications recently. But many on the left see it as tone policing
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Replying to @oreil_m
Yes, they do. They make take the consequences of their tone.pic.twitter.com/dq10U08rtV
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I made this point to an pro-choice campaigner once, and she said I only say this because deep down I'm against abortion.
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Replying to @oreil_m
Yes, this won't change their minds at all. This is one of my things for posting when I've given up. Apparently, I scold then.
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Mostly I want us to walk away and not feel we must endure verbal abuse to be true allies to causes we hold dear.
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