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Jonathan Haidt on Why Public Discourse Has Become So Stupid

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The Decline of Public Discourse: Understanding Structural Stupidity

This chapter examines the deterioration of public discourse and the emergence of 'structural stupidity' in American society since 2014. It highlights the shift from rational debate to intimidation, affecting institutions like universities and journalism and raising concerns about future civic engagement.

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