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  • This is a pretty common challenge in philosophy with a very obvious solution:

    Define the controversial word (or words) at the top. It’s done all the time in science articles or legal documents.

    You can even compound it to point out it’s your version (like calling it Lefty-woke).

    By avoiding it, imo, you let them win and “claim” the word, since in their worldview, everyone is now using it like them.

    Having said that, this is just my approach, I think the issue with politics is that people assume everyone is using the same language. You got to affirm or confirm that first.

    Also, ironically, I think we are talking about the same thing, just using different words lol.


  • How can we reach understanding when we don’t even agree on the definition of words?

    I actually think this is the reason why there is so much polarization, we are literally talking different languages.

    I’m not saying both sides are the same, the opposite actually, one side is willing to use standardized definitions or just use new ones specific to the discussion/debate.

    The other side realized they can make people believe in a fascist fantasy by changing the meaning and more importantly, the emotional response behind the meaning.

    And it’s not new, this is what it always comes down to. I argue for socialism because I am arguing for cooperating and equal ownership, others argue against it because they (for whatever fucking reason) hear tyranny cause you know, regulations means less freedom.