Lies: Using Momentum Against Them
adminMon 2021-09-13
We tend to argue back against lies: it is absurd to think that Democrats cheated in Republican-run Arizona and Georgia. Arguing back on social media often just drives attention to an issue, making it clear what the sides are.
Vaccine Conspiracies: How Stories Transform Over Time
adminThu 2021-06-24
It's interesting to watch how stories transform over time.
Debunking Your Parents
adminTue 2021-06-15
Someone asked about debunking their Mom's belief in chemtrails. This blog explores talking with family who believe false ideas generated by communities that welcome them:
Vaccine Hesitancy Journey Example
adminMon 2021-05-10
A Small Brazilian Town Is Beating Covid-19 Through a Unique Experiment describes the benefits of getting vaccinated early.
This is a great article to share in vaccine-hesitant social media circles. I'd recommend not blasting your opinion: make the goal that a few people read it, rather than telling people which team and which side the article supports before reading it.
The "Standards Sandwich" Against False Equivalencies
adminMon 2020-10-05
The media has difficulties countering lies.
George Lakoff recommends countering lies with "Truth Sandwiches" —
Punch Nazis, Respect Nazis — Politics as Judgment vs Politics for Power
adminTue 2020-09-29
I hear questions:
Should you respect Nazis? Should you punch a Nazi?
Questions like this get us in trouble. "Who cares? — wrong question" is my answer.
Communicating the Trump Taxes — with votes in mind
Mon 2020-09-28
Progressives: In the New York Times report on Trump's taxes: what in it would disturb a possible Trump voter (not necessarily a core Trump voter) the most?
Racehorses, Racism, and Being Trolled by Trump
adminMon 2020-09-21
All Lives Matter: It's a Trap!
adminWed 2020-06-17
Journey Together
Stephen CataldoSun 2020-06-14
Is it helpful to call someone "complicit"?
Will aggressive statements backfire or help?
Activists argue about how hard-hitting to be: Is reform not enough? Will stronger statements backfire? Do weaker statements betray the cause? If this were a sign for a cause you had not been convinced about, would it reach you?