TRIGGERnometry Why We Keep Losing the Immigration Debate - Konstantin Kisin
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Sep 19, 2024 Delve into how the immigration debate has shifted from clear policy discussions to a tangled moral issue. Understand why this shift complicates rational conversations around immigration. Explore the historical contexts and geopolitical influences shaping current migration patterns. Discover the call for a more pragmatic and nuanced approach to immigration policy that balances national interests with the complex realities of the situation.
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Framing Debates
- Frame debates to win them, not just with arguments.
- Control the unspoken assumptions to steer the conversation.
COVID Debate Framing
- COVID debate framing prioritized COVID deaths above all else.
- This rendered other arguments about liberty and personal autonomy ineffective.
Immigration Debate Framing
- The immigration debate is framed as a moral issue, making opponents seem like bad people.
- Reframing it as a policy issue with adjustable levels is crucial.