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RE: Debating Relativism and the Social Construction of Truth
Thanks for this! As a Libertarian-turned-Voluntaryist, I get the importance of objectivism. Where I sometimes struggle is in helping people learning NVC to understand the difference between accepting peoples' perception of reality vs condoning their perspective. Where I seem to get the most understanding is when I share that NVC is more concerned with understanding other peoples' perspectives than about determining if their perspective is right or wrong or any other form of evaluation. Thanks for prompting me to think more on this. I'd be super happy to hear any ideas you have about what I just said.
Nonviolent communication strategies are something the current divided political climate could definitely benefit from. Your approach of explaining it is about understanding perspectives, not judging them, is a good one. Accepting vs condoning is also a good contrast to draw, and a necessary one in a society where a plurality of voices and views is the ideal. Today however, it appears compassion is in short supply. This makes me think of Tucker Carlson, who is a pretty good interviewer who leans right, and the interviews he conducts. He (at least superficially) seems to embrace the distinction between accepting and condoning at least sometimes, but it is amazing how so many of his guests just don't seem to be able to make that distinction. You too have given me food for thought. Thanks for the comment!
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