The Case for Passionate Moderation

Except for people in our bubble, we often can’t talk politics without risking the relationship. 

Alas, if we can’t discuss divergent views, we must rely on the media’s view, which, alas, tends to be a view from just one bubble. Hence our exposure to ideas is truncated, and wisdom doesn’t reside only on one side of center.

And it’s important we talk politics. It dramatically affects our lives, from education to health care to national security, plus where and how redistributively our tax dollars are spent.

In my PsychologyToday.com article today, I make the case for being passionate about moderation.