The philosopher Simone Weil posed a very insightful metaphor that I think is particularly apt today. To paraphrase greatly: Imagine if you were a mathematician trying to solve some very hard proble…
It emphasizes the McCarthy era Black listing of people who you disagree with is genuinely evil.
A lot of the narrative, and the persecution, comes from the general idea You’re with us, or you’re against us! Which is rhetorical tool that bullies use. You either have to agree with me or fight me. That’s a bully tactic
Really well written article.
It emphasizes the McCarthy era Black listing of people who you disagree with is genuinely evil.
A lot of the narrative, and the persecution, comes from the general idea You’re with us, or you’re against us! Which is rhetorical tool that bullies use. You either have to agree with me or fight me. That’s a bully tactic
I’m glad the article was written.