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Arthur Books in conversation with Simon Sinek

The Arthur Brooks Show

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Disconnected from Online Disagreements

Society is increasingly disconnecting from people they disagree with, leading to harsh interactions on social media platforms. Publicly, people are more hostile and quick to attack, compared to face-to-face interaction where there is more respect and civility. The instantaneous nature of social media has invalidated the count to 10 rule, where people react impulsively and post aggressive comments without thinking. The suggestion is to implement a delay feature on platforms like Twitter to prompt users to reconsider before posting offensive remarks.

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