“Unraveling the Rise of Scorn: How Social Media is Redefining Connection and Conflict”
Added on February 6, 2025 inASTROLOGY CARDS
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Have you ever thought about how social discourse has changed so dramatically over the decades? I mean, surely anyone over thirty-five has their own tales of how coffee shop debates turned into online shouting matches! Growing up in Arizona, for me, the political landscape was like a friendly bar—everyone had their favorite drink, and disagreements were brushed off with a shrug over a game of pool. Oh, how things have shifted!
What used to be common ground seems to have turned into quicksand, pulling us apart rather than coming together. And for someone like me, who’s always valued seeing both sides, it’s unsettling. I can remember a time when the biggest political scandal might’ve been who didn’t pay up on a bet—now, the screens we engage with seem to fan the flames of division instead. As the algorithms keep reinforcing our biases and echo chambers become the norm, the camaraderie we took for granted feels like a precious relic. So, what does this mean for the way we interact now? Join me as I delve into this social shift and ponder whether we can ever find common ground again, or if we’re forever destined to drink at different bars. LEARN MORE
Anyone over the age of thirty-five can certainly talk about the profound sociological changes that have occurred in their lifetime. There are many, but I want to focus social discourse, because it’s so important to me.
I was raised to be open to other people’s points of view. I also grew up in Arizona, which not big on politics at all the time. It’s also a state, many move to. It’s a big joke, there are no native Arizonans.
I’m suggesting, the state was a true “melting pot” in my era. It also wasn’t overly political. We used to bet on the Presidential race as if it were a football game. If you lost…well, sore losers weren’t a thing back then. I simply wasn’t that big a deal if your man lost!
Consequently, differing opinions were tolerated by pretty much everyone. No one was expected to agree with the person next to them. It was more like there was a 50/50 chance and if you didn’t agree with the other person, you might shrug, at best.
We’re a million miles from this now, and there is nothing on the horizon, promising to unite people. This is a rotten deal for a person like me, who can’t help but see both sides, but it’s the way of the world now so I decided I better think about it.
From my perspective, the problems began in the late 1990’s. People started getting an edge to them. “Scorn” enters the chat.
Those of us, invested in building bridges, tried to compensate. I swear, it was like riding in a big river an innertube, headed straight over the falls. I remember my head at this time. It was reeling. I got on the internet to escape. Ha ha, funny, but who knew?
I realized the algorithms are really doing us in, as a human race. Whatever you think is constantly affirmed and this has been going on for years. It seems no surprise a person is outraged when they encounter a differing opinion – why?
It’s because we don’t drink at the same bar. You don’t shoot a game of pool with the other person, or share jokes or any other type camaraderie.
Well, I’m old school bartender. I’m figuring there are lots of places to isolate. This site will continue to welcome anyone, so long as they don’t insult other patrons or tear the place up. Just basic decorum. That’s all that’s required.
Oh! I’m quite proud to preside over a site that does not engage in social engineering! If you believe in similar principles, please try to contribute to the positive vibe!
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