Really interesting reflection on the role of facts in empowering regular people over rulers, drawing as always on a wonderful array of sources. Sadly I think a lot of people don't understand this dynamic. Diana illuminates some of what Roger Ailes, Steve Bannon, Kellyanne Conway, etc. have been up to in working to undercut traditional norms around facts. Of course some of those most susceptible to their efforts are driven by resentment they feel against those who tell them they don't know "the facts" or think the "right way." (Underscoring one of Diana's regular themes that we ALL have some work to do, because we know that disdain is often real.) Anyway, very thought provoking!
Really interesting reflection on the role of facts in empowering regular people over rulers, drawing as always on a wonderful array of sources. Sadly I think a lot of people don't understand this dynamic. Diana illuminates some of what Roger Ailes, Steve Bannon, Kellyanne Conway, etc. have been up to in working to undercut traditional norms around facts. Of course some of those most susceptible to their efforts are driven by resentment they feel against those who tell them they don't know "the facts" or think the "right way." (Underscoring one of Diana's regular themes that we ALL have some work to do, because we know that disdain is often real.) Anyway, very thought provoking!
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