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Elizabeth Bruenig @ebruenig

you have to not only posit the merits in a way that's weak enough to plant a seed of doubt without triggering a double-down, but also imply enough respect for their worldview that they feel confident they can make the jump while maintaining their status/dignity — PolitiTweet.org

@ebruenig This is an underrated point. You don't persuade your vax-sceptical friends/relatives to get vaccinated t… https://t.co/AKB7ARqin3

Posted Feb. 13, 2021 Hibernated

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Elizabeth Bruenig @ebruenig

like: yeah, it sucks to be anyone other than achilles if you're in the same racket and hoping for glory, but at the same time, you gotta hand it to him! — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Feb. 13, 2021 Hibernated

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Elizabeth Bruenig @ebruenig

people are going to protect the ego, sense of self, identity, whatever, at pretty much all costs. the more fringe the view, the more likely they've retreated into an armored certitude. to exit, they need to trust there's a dignified identity waiting on the other side — PolitiTweet.org

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