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  • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.worldOPM
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    4 months ago

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    Comment by @jaredleon5520:

    Balls

    Reply by Louis, @rossmanngroup:

    FUTA

    Summary

    1. The speaker discusses why algebra does not belong in activism, using the analogy of algebra being confined to a small room in high school.
    2. Activists unintentionally create algebraic equations in conversations, making listeners feel like they have to solve a problem by working backward.
    3. People resist change when they feel judged or told what to do, even for a good cause.
    4. Emotions and reactions play a significant role in activism related to climate change and COVID-19.
    5. Trying to change people’s minds by shaming them or making them feel like bad people is ineffective.
    6. Presenting genuine truth and benefits without shaming is more likely to lead to positive outcomes.
    7. Advocating for the right to repair electronics without shaming individuals for their choices.
    8. Emphasizing the importance of personal investment in the issue and avoiding making individuals feel like the bad guy.
    9. Sharing factual information and evidence to encourage people to care about the issue without resorting to shaming tactics.
    10. Making activism relatable and not making the person you’re talking to feel like the bad guy is crucial.
    11. People are conditioned to want to believe they are good humans and will believe lies if given the right incentive structure.
    12. Guiding someone to an idea by showing them the benefits or excitement of repair work is more effective than shaming them.
    13. Focusing on positive reinforcement rather than negative criticism to gain support for a cause.
    14. Not framing arguments in a way that makes people feel bad or obligated to agree is important.
    15. When people feel attacked or forced, they become irrational and resistant to reasoning.
    16. Presenting options as rights rather than obligations to foster a more positive and open response.
    17. Encouraging reflection on how to effectively communicate beliefs without alienating others and stressing the value of offering choices for repair rather than imposing mandates.