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Simon Brooke

@jwildeboer This is true, but I see it as a good thing. Don't you?

We get to talk in a generally not-very-confrontational space; to encounter masses of fascinating and inspirational people; to discuss how to tackle the major problems of our age without our discussions being massively disrupted.

I don't think I greatly care if the Nazis are off in a little pool by themselves, talking to one another. I mean, I hope SOMEONE is monitoring what they're planning, but I'm glad it's not in our face!

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Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange:

@simon_brooke I never said I see it as a bad thing. But I also don't claim that my bubble is the only thing that exists in the fediverse.

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@simon_brooke @jwildeboer

That is the question. Is it better for a democratic society to create an echo chamber like in real life with family and friends or to seek confrontation to maybe find a consensus.

I don't know!🤷‍♂️
It would be nice to hear what science has found out.

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@simon_brooke @jwildeboer

Try looking a little wider than just Nazis. That's how my question was meant.

But I have already received (unfortunately only) one answer.
'Paradox of tolerance' by Popper.

Sharon Machlis

@jan_kirsch @simon_brooke @jwildeboer People in less societal-powerful demographics typically already have enough confrontation in their lives and don't need more of it. Those who are privileged enough not to have that exhaustive every-day life experience may not fully understand.
For example, I'm not interested in seeking confrontation online with misogynists. My real life already has plenty of them, and I won't convince any of them here of anything.

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