Comments by "TheDionysianFields" (@TheDionysianFields) on "The Terrifying Predictions of George Orwell" video.

  1.  @1videoormore  You're confusing critical thinking with critical theory. Critical thinking is about the ability to penetrate an issue and get to the truth of the matter. Such as by genuine philosophical analysis of different historical works (hint, hint). It's not about being cynical or skeptical of anything and everything. That's some postmodern nonsense. Asking questions is anything but fruitless. Although you do have to ask the right questions.
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  2. To all the trolls here (you know who you are): Sure, all things being equal, this could just as easily be an echo chamber as any place else on the internet. Except that all things aren't equal (and that's why we employ critical thinking skills). Philosophy is the pursuit of wisdom. Politics is the art of influence and manipulation. This guy does seem to lean (slightly) to the right, but that doesn't mean he's practicing politics. The lens Joe uses to analyze historical works is quite fair-minded, and he consistently tells us not to take his interpretations as gospel. Such things aren’t the mark of an influencer. There’s much more to be said but I won’t draw this out because I know people can’t be bothered to read more than 2 paragraphs, but the bottom line is that the OP is spot-on about this video (IMO). The people that need it won't show up because they're too busy seeking material to confirm their bias. That doesn't mean that everyone here is a balanced centrist, just that the bulk of us are here to get to the bottom of things, even if that should upset our own views. The rest, apparently, are cheap trolls. Philosophy is the anti-echo chamber.
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  3.  @SkyeSage17  The battle cry of the demagogue. You're exactly what we don't need more of.
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  4. @Marek_Chojnacki It doesn't have to be "us VS them" (i.e. adversarial) to understand that not all beliefs and ideologies are healthy for a society. For instance, open borders are a beautiful thing, but it just may not be the right time (or WORLD) for them. As it's been better said: Conflict is inevitable; combat is optional. But go ahead, try to remain neutral about everything.
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  5.  @SkyeSage17  Whoever you want me to be.
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