Exploring Effective Polarization Through Demonization and Persuasion Modes

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Exploring the use of effective polarization and demonization in political commentary through Adam Smith's concept of wanting others to dislike what we dislike, distinguishing between persuasion and demonization tactics in media discourse.

Economist and author Arnold Kling talks about the revised edition of his book The Three Languages of Politics in front of a live audience at the Cato Institute, recorded in September of 2019. Kling talks about the changed political landscape in the United States and around the world and how his ideas have changed since the book was first published in 2013.