Episode 106 - The Children in Cages
June 16, 2018
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as posted by the channelKids in cages, bad…and nobody has a viable alternative?
Fraudulent, but deeply effective persuasion
Lacks factual accuracy
Untrue, misleading
Out of context
Could be solved tomorrow
Why is so effective? Cause facts don’t matter
Cognitive dissonance example: anti-Trump laundry lists
Their initial gigantic fears about President Trump didn’t manifest
But they’re the “smart ones” in the conversation
So new fears are needed to replace the faded ones
If you can’t find a sufficiently big fear, you need lots of little ones
George Lakoff’s dilemma
Highly qualified cognitive expert
He sees and understands…
President Trump is using skill and experience consistently
But 99% of his side believe it’s all just luck
George’s problem? Facts don’t matter
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