Michael Pelz-Sherman, PhD
mpelzsherman.bsky.social
Michael Pelz-Sherman, PhD
@mpelzsherman.bsky.social
Composer, keyboardist, software engineer, dad in Raleigh, NC. Lover of progressive rock and progressive politics. PhD in Musicology from UCSD 1998.

https://pelz-sherman.net/music/
https://pelz-sherman.net/blog
4. Loss of Credibility: Misapplied analogies may undermine the legitimacy of arguments, as they can appear exaggerated or manipulative.
January 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
3. Desensitization: Frequent analogies risk “anesthetizing” public awareness of historical lessons, making people less likely to recognize genuine threats.
January 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
2. Polarization: Such comparisons often escalate tensions, framing debates in extreme terms that hinder constructive dialogue.
January 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
AI does a pretty good job of summarizing the risks of taking the analogy too far:

1. Trivializing Historical Atrocities: Overuse can diminish the unique gravity of the Holocaust and Nazi crimes, reducing their instructive power.
January 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The parallels are very clear and I understand them well. Here’s a good summary:

www.perplexity.ai/search/what-...
What are the parallels between the rise of the Nazis in Germany and the...
Parallels between the rise of the Nazis in Germany and the MAGA movement include: 1. Media Influence: Both Hitler and Trump relied on media normalization and...
www.perplexity.ai
January 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM