The Public Discourse
With the closing of so many news sources in recent times, it has brought to light the importance of public discourse.
While not perfect, public discourse is critically important. Once it’s lost, communities and societies suffer hugely.
Public discourse provided a level of balance, fairness and forward ness that doesn’t happen without it.
Stifling public discourse leads to tyranny. There is more safety in public discourse than closed systems.
It’s in public discourse where bad ideas can be eliminated and better ideas can rise. But they have to be hashed out in public discourse properly. When this avenue closes, the balance of power and equity becomes lopsided and those in power rule without checks and balances.
When possible allow public discourse. It’s not perfect, but it acts like a self regulating filter and incubator. It filters the bad from the good and provides ideas that can advance.
Wisdom from an individual is never better than team wisdom. Public discourse allows for team wisdom.
While not perfect, public discourse is critically important. Once it’s lost, communities and societies suffer hugely.
Public discourse provided a level of balance, fairness and forward ness that doesn’t happen without it.
Stifling public discourse leads to tyranny. There is more safety in public discourse than closed systems.
It’s in public discourse where bad ideas can be eliminated and better ideas can rise. But they have to be hashed out in public discourse properly. When this avenue closes, the balance of power and equity becomes lopsided and those in power rule without checks and balances.
When possible allow public discourse. It’s not perfect, but it acts like a self regulating filter and incubator. It filters the bad from the good and provides ideas that can advance.
Wisdom from an individual is never better than team wisdom. Public discourse allows for team wisdom.
Freedom of speech. Your generation needs to stand for, or we are in big trouble.....
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