UnemployedVillain
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Probably the most interesting article I've read all year. It makes me feel a bit...conflicted. I know on here I've been quick to dismiss people who support certain views (and "people"), despite knowing that taking the time to bridge the gap of understand could help them change their opinions. It's tough, requires a lot of work and patience, and there's no guarantee all your efforts will amount to anything. It's nice seeing someone who's been indoctrinated for TWO DECADES have a short college experience unravel it all. Honestly it's beautiful.
But, I have to say, I can understand why a person like Derek would be so receptive to that unraveling, and others might not be.
For one, he comes across as fairly intelligent, and thoughtful, with most of his arguments being based on logic. This obviously isn't the same for everyone immersed in that movement, which can make a difference. He could be swayed by scientific evidence and studies, without instantly assuming they were suspect of some "liberal agenda".
Second, he grew up in a very insular environment, being homeschooled and having his family values heavily mix with his political ones. This might have made it harder, initially to separate what he truly believed vs his love for his family. It's even possible his family was a larger motivator in his belief than any internal logic he developed himself to support it.
Lastly, he was immersed into, what sounds like, an incredibly liberal environment away from home. Most people involved in the movement are essentially stuck in an echo chamber of their environment, never leaving or being forced out of their comfort zones. They're given small splashes of liberal ideology instead of being thrown in to the pool and forced to adapt for the sake of survival.
But seriously, the article was incredible
But, I have to say, I can understand why a person like Derek would be so receptive to that unraveling, and others might not be.
For one, he comes across as fairly intelligent, and thoughtful, with most of his arguments being based on logic. This obviously isn't the same for everyone immersed in that movement, which can make a difference. He could be swayed by scientific evidence and studies, without instantly assuming they were suspect of some "liberal agenda".
Second, he grew up in a very insular environment, being homeschooled and having his family values heavily mix with his political ones. This might have made it harder, initially to separate what he truly believed vs his love for his family. It's even possible his family was a larger motivator in his belief than any internal logic he developed himself to support it.
Lastly, he was immersed into, what sounds like, an incredibly liberal environment away from home. Most people involved in the movement are essentially stuck in an echo chamber of their environment, never leaving or being forced out of their comfort zones. They're given small splashes of liberal ideology instead of being thrown in to the pool and forced to adapt for the sake of survival.
But seriously, the article was incredible