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davidho.bsky.social
I think a lot about what Carl Sagan said in one of his final interviews.
"WE'VE ARRANGED A society based on science and technology, in which nobody understands anything about science technology. And this combustible mixture of ignorance and power, sooner or later, is going to blow up in our faces. Who is running the science and technology in a democracy if the people don't know anything about it?" "Science is more than a body of knowledge, it's a way of thinking. A way of skeptically interrogating the universe with a fine understanding of human fallibility. If we are not able to ask skeptical questions, to interrogate those who tell us that something is true, to be skeptical of those in authority, then we're up for grabs for the next charlatan, political or religious, who comes ambling along."
May 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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courtderri.bsky.social
We need to change our approach. This is a great framework
how we got here The Right Uses Messaging as a Weapon—We Must Fight Back For decades, Far Right Extremists have dominated the conversation. Progressives have passion, policies, and the numbers—but we’ve been playing defense for too long. The Problem: Far Right Extremists use simple, emotional messaging—division is the goal. They define the media narrative quickly, forcing us to be reactive. They invest in messaging infrastructure, from think tanks to social media influencers. The Lesson: The Extreme Right didn’t win overnight. They spent decades building think tanks, funding media, and training messengers to shape public opinion. It’s time we do the same. how we start Messaging That Wins— A Four-Step Plan CREATE Craft messaging that is simple, emotional, and engaging. No jargon. No policy-speak. If it can’t fit on a bumper sticker, it’s too complicated. EQUIP Equip activists, leaders, and influencers with strong messaging skills. Every progressive should be able to confidently communicate our ideas in a way that excites people. FRAME Set the narrative early—and stop waiting for fairness. Far Right Extremists create simple, emotional messages and repeat them relentlessly. We must define the real threats (TheHoarding Class, Extreme Christian Nationalists) first—using facts, but framing them in ways that resonate with real people. EXPOSE Shut down misinformation fast. Don’t repeat misinformation —provide facts from reputable sources that contradict viral misinformation. Messaging is power. Let’s use it.
March 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM