| Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm watching a self described "politicsl philosopher" on yTube. (The talks are labeled as chats, are not scripted, although he has separate channel that offers scripted material) The "chats" are usually edifying, but I am often frustrated by the rambling and repetition (He is always trying to bring in new listeners, so that partly explains the repetition) But from my own (arm chair politcal organizer) point of view, i'm thinking "you have ~10 very good key points you touch on/repeat over time, why not be a more effective communicator, make this visual as well as verbal and turn this into a message. I.e. bullet points that are always close at hand and that you're l using to tie the talk together." But that's basically propaganda main tool. So thanks for sharing your effort and discipline in going to the philosophy classes. Your more expansive approach to what people aay chimes very much with my yT mentor's reminder to listen 99% and judge 1%. Dont try to win every argument or prove your point of view is right. Others are entitled to their (wrong (-; ) opinions (just as if we think back to our changing points of view, we have been "wrong" in the past too. Judge yee not ....) By continuing to listen to those we don't agree with we are putting a face to ideas they dont accept or understand (it is easier to stay in your own bubble when you are only looking/hearing people that you agree with) AND by listening respectfully we are keeping the lines of communication open. |