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History Lessons About Combatting Polarization in 2024 with Fareed Zakaria
Jul 12, 2024
53:15
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CNN host and bestselling author Fareed Zakaria discusses combatting polarization by embracing compromise in revolutionary times. Topics include historical revolutions, evolution of politics, liberal ideologies, backlash against immigration, technology's impact on polarization, and challenges in America's future.
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- Combat polarization by embracing compromise and open-mindedness.
- Inclusion of marginalized groups leads to a more diverse and universal society.
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Incentive Structures Behind Polarization
The incentive structures that fuel and benefit from political polarization were discussed, focusing on businesses and politicians who gain from stoking outrage. Redistricting of congressional districts and closed primaries incentivize catering to extreme views. Recommending an end to redistricting and the implementation of open primaries to shift incentives towards moderation.
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