Gökay Demir
@demirecon.bsky.social
Even if it seems "absurd" to us that people wouldn’t fight against inequality, listening closely shows they may have valid subjective reasons. These people must not be demonized; rather, we must understand them. Otherwise, we leave the field to the populists.
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Even if it seems "absurd" to us that people wouldn’t fight against inequality, listening closely shows they may have valid subjective reasons. These people must not be demonized; rather, we must understand them. Otherwise, we leave the field to the populists.
We must understand why people are skeptical about migration, gender equality, or climate protection. Example: rural workers who rely on cars feel policies as obstacles, as driving becomes more difficult without improving alternatives like trains.
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
We must understand why people are skeptical about migration, gender equality, or climate protection. Example: rural workers who rely on cars feel policies as obstacles, as driving becomes more difficult without improving alternatives like trains.
A new vision must address four areas of inequality (per Mau, Lux, Westheuser 2023): poverty and wealth, migration, diversity and gender, and climate protection. We can’t just continue as before.
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
A new vision must address four areas of inequality (per Mau, Lux, Westheuser 2023): poverty and wealth, migration, diversity and gender, and climate protection. We can’t just continue as before.
For workers in precarious jobs, this feels remote and elitist. They seek a basic improvement in their situation first. Politics must take these realities seriously rather than advancing the utopias of a privileged class.
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
For workers in precarious jobs, this feels remote and elitist. They seek a basic improvement in their situation first. Politics must take these realities seriously rather than advancing the utopias of a privileged class.
Voting behavior often shows that only “utopian politics” resonates – policies for those already secure. Those with a good job, healthy parents, and stable surroundings can engage in progressive issues like identity politics.
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Voting behavior often shows that only “utopian politics” resonates – policies for those already secure. Those with a good job, healthy parents, and stable surroundings can engage in progressive issues like identity politics.
Why minimum wage, health care, affirmative action? Because we want a society that includes everyone and cares for the vulnerable. Politics should think collectively and emphasize this vision in every policy – not just every four years in election programs.
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Why minimum wage, health care, affirmative action? Because we want a society that includes everyone and cares for the vulnerable. Politics should think collectively and emphasize this vision in every policy – not just every four years in election programs.
People's thinking is malleable; they are open to new ideas. We must engage them, rather than leave them to populists. Liberal-democratic parties often get caught up in policy details – it’s essential to keep the big picture clear:
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
People's thinking is malleable; they are open to new ideas. We must engage them, rather than leave them to populists. Liberal-democratic parties often get caught up in policy details – it’s essential to keep the big picture clear:
(science.org/doi/full/10.11…)
Can we blame people for longing for a time when each generation did better than the last? We must understand them.
Can we blame people for longing for a time when each generation did better than the last? We must understand them.
https://science.org/doi/full/10.11…
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
(science.org/doi/full/10.11…)
Can we blame people for longing for a time when each generation did better than the last? We must understand them.
Can we blame people for longing for a time when each generation did better than the last? We must understand them.
By empathetic politics, I mean understanding, not condemning, those who turn to populists. Research shows the devastating impact of job loss due to technological change or globalization. Even those who keep their jobs face challenges, as absolute income mobility has declined
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
By empathetic politics, I mean understanding, not condemning, those who turn to populists. Research shows the devastating impact of job loss due to technological change or globalization. Even those who keep their jobs face challenges, as absolute income mobility has declined
The policies of past decades could have been different. Daron Acemoglu's (@DAcemogluMIT ) books highlight how inclusive policies are possible, where workers, companies, and the state make decisions together. Things can be done differently. (e.g., amazon.com/Power-Progress…)
https://amazon.com/Power-Progress…
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
The policies of past decades could have been different. Daron Acemoglu's (@DAcemogluMIT ) books highlight how inclusive policies are possible, where workers, companies, and the state make decisions together. Things can be done differently. (e.g., amazon.com/Power-Progress…)
Workers without a college degree marry less and divorce more; increasing assortative mating also deepens income inequality: aeaweb.org/articles?id=10…
Job loss harms health and increases mortality: sciencedirect.com/science/articl
Job loss harms health and increases mortality: sciencedirect.com/science/articl
https://aeaweb.org/articles?id=10…
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Workers without a college degree marry less and divorce more; increasing assortative mating also deepens income inequality: aeaweb.org/articles?id=10…
Job loss harms health and increases mortality: sciencedirect.com/science/articl
Job loss harms health and increases mortality: sciencedirect.com/science/articl
Simply compensating those who have lost jobs with money may not suffice. Employment holds a psycho-social value: aeaweb.org/articles?id=10…
Job loss reduces fertility:
Job loss reduces fertility:
https://aeaweb.org/articles?id=10…
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Simply compensating those who have lost jobs with money may not suffice. Employment holds a psycho-social value: aeaweb.org/articles?id=10…
Job loss reduces fertility:
Job loss reduces fertility:
Automation can lead to job losses: journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.108…
Globalization in Germany has especially harmed lower-income workers:
Globalization in Germany has especially harmed lower-income workers:
University of Chicago Press Journals: Cookie absent
https://journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.108…
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Automation can lead to job losses: journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.108…
Globalization in Germany has especially harmed lower-income workers:
Globalization in Germany has especially harmed lower-income workers:
According to this principle, most would agree: much remains to be done. Who would want to be in the shoes of a factory worker who loses their job, identity, and possibly family and health due to technological change or trade?
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
According to this principle, most would agree: much remains to be done. Who would want to be in the shoes of a factory worker who loses their job, identity, and possibly family and health due to technological change or trade?
Philosophical principles: Consider the simple idea of the "veil of ignorance" (John Rawls) – a decision-making situation where we choose the structure of society without knowing our position within it.
November 14, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Philosophical principles: Consider the simple idea of the "veil of ignorance" (John Rawls) – a decision-making situation where we choose the structure of society without knowing our position within it.
Auch wenn es "uns" absurd erscheint, sich nicht gegen Ungleichheit einzusetzen, zeigt genaues Hinhören, dass es subjektiv gute Gründe geben kann. Diese Menschen dürfen nicht dämonisiert werden; im Gegenteil, wir müssen sie verstehen, sonst überlassen wir das Feld den Populisten.
November 14, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Auch wenn es "uns" absurd erscheint, sich nicht gegen Ungleichheit einzusetzen, zeigt genaues Hinhören, dass es subjektiv gute Gründe geben kann. Diese Menschen dürfen nicht dämonisiert werden; im Gegenteil, wir müssen sie verstehen, sonst überlassen wir das Feld den Populisten.
Wir müssen verstehen, warum Menschen Migration, Geschlechtergerechtigkeit oder Klimaschutz skeptisch sehen. Beispiel: Arbeiter*innen auf dem Land, die aufs Auto angewiesen sind, empfinden Politik als Hindernis, da das Autofahren gefühlt erschwert wird. Alternativen (Bahn) subopt.
November 14, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Wir müssen verstehen, warum Menschen Migration, Geschlechtergerechtigkeit oder Klimaschutz skeptisch sehen. Beispiel: Arbeiter*innen auf dem Land, die aufs Auto angewiesen sind, empfinden Politik als Hindernis, da das Autofahren gefühlt erschwert wird. Alternativen (Bahn) subopt.
Eine neue Vision muss vier Arenen der Ungleichheit adressieren und dabei alle Menschen mitnehmen (nach Mau, Lux, Westheuser 2023): Armut und Reichtum, Migration, Diversität und Gender sowie Klimaschutz. Es reicht nicht, wie bisher weiterzumachen.
November 14, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Eine neue Vision muss vier Arenen der Ungleichheit adressieren und dabei alle Menschen mitnehmen (nach Mau, Lux, Westheuser 2023): Armut und Reichtum, Migration, Diversität und Gender sowie Klimaschutz. Es reicht nicht, wie bisher weiterzumachen.
Für Arbeiter*innen in prekären Jobs wirkt das weltfremd und elitär. Sie wollen zuerst eine Verbesserung ihrer Grundsituation. Politik muss diese Lebensrealitäten ernst nehmen, statt die Utopien einer privilegierten Schicht zu fördern.
November 14, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Für Arbeiter*innen in prekären Jobs wirkt das weltfremd und elitär. Sie wollen zuerst eine Verbesserung ihrer Grundsituation. Politik muss diese Lebensrealitäten ernst nehmen, statt die Utopien einer privilegierten Schicht zu fördern.
Das Wahlverhalten zeigt oft, dass bei vielen Menschen nur „utopische Politik“ hängen bleibt – Politik für diejenigen, die bereits abgesichert sind. Wer einen gut bezahlten Job, gesunde Eltern und ein stabiles Umfeld hat, kann sich progressive Themen wie Identitätspolitik leisten.
November 14, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Das Wahlverhalten zeigt oft, dass bei vielen Menschen nur „utopische Politik“ hängen bleibt – Politik für diejenigen, die bereits abgesichert sind. Wer einen gut bezahlten Job, gesunde Eltern und ein stabiles Umfeld hat, kann sich progressive Themen wie Identitätspolitik leisten.