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by logiclion 3002 days ago
I've also thought this exact thing, the reality is (to me at least) everyone processes information and forms opinions differently. The climate of political discourse, in my opinion, has a large majority in a defensive mindset. What people express as an opinion or 'thought' on social media is currently from the same place I believe. We are so used to being 'sold' a message on these platforms, that we forget the real 'purpose'. Which I believe is, social validation from peers. Not to think the same, but to be reinforced that it's okay to have a opinion and that I can recognize as my own, separate from others. Individuality can be chaotic but there's a good side to it...