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dancingtongue · 80-89, M
Because it is easier to hate things you feel threatened by -- particularly when you are constantly egged on to do so by polarized politicians and media -- than to try to learn and understand other beliefs, cultures, way of living. The shortened attention spans abd AI/algorhythmic force-fed reinforcement of biases in our polarized digital society make it harder, and harder to be open to learning about different things. The unintended consequences of the Internet, which was originally designed to open up and expedite global communication and understanding.
AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F
@dancingtongue even before the Internet was even birthed there has been hatred. No matter how you look at from any angle hatred always circles back to 2 things. Either jealousy or self entitlement thinking that one is superior
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@AngelUnforgiven Jealousy and ego, yes; and I'd add a third motive: fear, which can be very infectious.
AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F
@ArishMell absolutely you are so right
dancingtongue · 80-89, M
@AngelUnforgiven @ArishMell Absolutely. But the Internet gave it a far bigger, and largely unchecked megaphone for spreading that hatred plus an assumption that if it is on the Internet it must be true.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@dancingtongue I agree. Good point, your second one (assumption). I must admit I'd forgotten about that!