Are Toxic Political Conversations Changing How We Feel about Objective Truth?

Public debate in America is becoming increasingly hostile.

With increasing partisanship in American politics, public debate has become more hostile. Politicians “argue to win,” aiming not to understand the opposing viewpoint but only to defeat the opponent.

Social media has also become a platform for hostile debates.

The tailored experience of social media limits alternative views, creating an echo chamber for its users. By contrast, when you “argue to learn,” which is more common in everyday life, opposing viewpoints are shared and considered before a mutual stance is sought together.

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