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How to Disagree Better: Fixation on extremes is the problem, not our beliefs

I’ve been watching the YouTube channel Jubilee and it’s segment Middle Ground for a few weeks now and I find it fascinating seeing opposing sides discuss difficult topics. A recurring thing I've seen though is people using extremes to combat opposing sides when I think this is immature, goes against critical thinking, and removes our… Continue reading How to Disagree Better: Fixation on extremes is the problem, not our beliefs

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On Allyship + Book Recommendations for Empathy: Personal Curriculum series

Part One: Why I Choose to be an Ally For those who don't know, I identify as a cisgender woman, third generation immigrant background (my grandparents came over from Jamaica and Ireland), bisexual, biracial (white and black Caribbean), atypical brain (I feel I am neurodiverse but I am not diagnosed with a difference; I take… Continue reading On Allyship + Book Recommendations for Empathy: Personal Curriculum series

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We Won the Privilege Lottery! But We Don’t Want to Share?

We rule the world. We have everything. We’re safe. Yay! When we are honest with ourselves, this is the narrative of a lot of people in our society. This is what pushes their hate and exclusion. Before we get into that though, let's define what I mean by the "privilege lottery". Country lottery Congratulations, you… Continue reading We Won the Privilege Lottery! But We Don’t Want to Share?

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Change the Narrative: The Real Political Problem in the UK?

(Since writing this post there has been the atrocious attack on the synagogue in Manchester. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Jewish community and those directly affected. I also know this will cause tensions and hate to rise even more towards the Islamic community and immigrants in general, so my thoughts go out… Continue reading Change the Narrative: The Real Political Problem in the UK?