I put the *question below to Bard. It's Google's AI so no surprise that it understood 'bothsidesisms', probably picked it up from its use on this board. No surprises in the answer, every point either intuited or stated explicitly by those of us who've used the word here and elsewhere.
One conclusion, Bard appears to be kinder to bothsidesism proponents than we choose to be. So, I will post the answer from Bard to this question in my next post: 'How should one behave toward trolls on social media boards?'
*'Why do some people seem unable to see distinctions and differences and instead engage in bothsidesisms?'
There are a few reasons why some people seem unable to see distinctions and differences and instead engage in bothsidesisms.
Lack of information. If people are not exposed to different perspectives, they may not be able to see the distinctions between them. This is especially true in today's world, where people are increasingly siloed into echo chambers where they only see information that confirms their existing beliefs.
Confirmation bias. People have a natural tendency to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs and to ignore or dismiss information that contradicts them. This can make it difficult for people to see distinctions between different perspectives, even if they are exposed to them.
Political polarization. In recent years, political polarization has become increasingly pronounced in many countries. This has made it more difficult for people to see the common ground between different perspectives, and has led to an increase in bothsidesism.
A desire to avoid conflict. Some people may engage in bothsidesism because they want to avoid conflict. They may feel that if they acknowledge the differences between different perspectives, they will be forced to take a side, which could lead to conflict with people who hold different views.
It is important to be able to see distinctions and differences between different perspectives. This allows us to make informed decisions and to engage in productive dialogue with people who hold different views. Bothsidesism can be a way of avoiding conflict, but it can also lead to a lack of understanding and progress.
Here are some tips for avoiding bothsidesism:
Expose yourself to different perspectives. Read news articles from different sources, listen to podcasts with different viewpoints, and talk to people who have different beliefs.
Be aware of your own confirmation bias. When you encounter information that contradicts your existing beliefs, try to be open-minded and consider the possibility that you may be wrong.
Don't be afraid to take a side. It is okay to acknowledge that there are differences between different perspectives, and to take a side on an issue. This does not mean that you have to be hostile or aggressive towards people who hold different views.
Being able to see distinctions and differences between different perspectives is an important skill for living in a pluralistic society. By following these tips, you can help to promote understanding and progress.
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