Why Theory Common Sense
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Jun 22, 2025 The hosts examine the dual role of common sense in upholding and challenging societal beliefs, using current events as a backdrop. They explore how ideological shifts impact perceptions of military actions and public health, drawing historical connections. The podcast highlights changes in views on race and music through 'Cadillac Records.' Revolutionary politics are scrutinized for evolving notions of common sense, along with the effects of political rhetoric on public perception in social justice movements. The diverse No Kings protest illustrates the challenges of unified action.
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Common Sense in Social Behavior
- Common sense includes unspoken social rules that regulate group behavior, like mosh pit etiquette.
- Individual actions violating these rules reveal the collective order underlying seemingly chaotic spaces.
Rapid Shifts in Common Sense
- Common sense can shift rapidly in political contexts, as seen in the French Revolution from monarchism to republicanism.
- These shifts reshape everyday understanding and can solidify into new social orders quickly.
Choose Language to Shift Common Sense
- Changing common sense requires careful choice of language; replace hyperbolic phrases with more effective signifiers.
- Use terms like "demilitarize the police" or "educate the police" instead of polarizing slogans to gain political traction.
