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Communication Making The World Less Tolerant

Posted by Hemos on from the devil's-advocate-flame-war dept.

angkor writes "Interesting NY Times magazine article with a contrarian viewpoint: "In some ways, global satellite TV and Internet access have actually made the world a less understanding, less tolerant place." " Reg. required blah blah - but the point the author makes is interesting - what if all the hubbaloo about connecting people via the Internet makes us less likely to like each other?

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  1. Re:Don't you just love NY Times stories? by aozilla · · Score: 2, Funny

    Your post came right before barbaq666. Be afraid, be very afraid....

    IGT(H)GSBWSGAA

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  2. Rubbish... by grub · · Score: 2, Funny


    ...I hate everyone equally.

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  3. Heh... by Cutriss · · Score: 4, Funny
    <SNIP> "In some ways, global satellite TV and Internet access have actually made the world a less understanding, less tolerant place." Reg. required blah blah</SNIP>
    Heh...I guess Hemos is proving the author's point. :)
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  4. Think of it this way by HanzoSan · · Score: 4, Funny



    Give ignorant people better communication, and they spread ignorance.

    Hate is a disease of ignorance.

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