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Steven Pinker highlights tensions arising from both the far left and the far right excusing violence in contemporary discourse.
This notion of ideological extremes finding reasons to validate aggressive actions is a critical issue, emphasized by Pinker, sparking debate on the responsibilities of political groups in maintaining civility and dialogue.
Pinker’s warning about the normalization of political violence aligns with his previous observations on how features of social media shape public perception, often intensifying polarization. These dynamics also resonate with his earlier scrutiny of how party allegiances may shift in light of contentious issues, such as the political alignment surrounding deepwater claims, further underscoring the complexities that inform modern civic discourse.