Architecture of Fractured Dialogues in Democracies [I]: Introducing the Interplay Between Identity, Conduct, and Debate — Society’s Invisible Framework
Prologue: When Dialogue Breaks Down in Democracies For many citizens of democratic societies, it is not uncommon to observe that political discussion, whether on the internet or in real life, often escalates into heated arguments or even personal attacks. This very contentious nature of modern political discourses is what pushes many individuals to avoid such conversations altogether, choosing instead to remain neutral and uninvolved in government affairs. However, according to true democratic ideals, such societies are expected to resolve their problems through rigorous rational debate and collective decision-making. In reality, however, we witness polarization, breakdowns in communication, and growing public disinterest in political discourse becoming increasingly common. This blog series seek to unpack the roots of this issue through four interconnected parts. The first step in this exploration is to understand the intricate, complementary relationship between an individual and ...