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Young people, who have limited experience or deep engagement with complex issues, are particularly vulnerable. The conversation criticizes the lack of traditional gatekeeping mechanisms that once filtered out overtly racist or anti-Semitic ideas, leading to the normalization of extreme rhetoric.
The Challenge of Engagement and the Future of Discourse
Finally, the conversation explores why meaningful debates among ideological opponents have become rare. In the past, conservatives and liberals regularly debated contentious issues in public forums, fostering a culture of intellectual exchange. Today, economic incentives—such as lucrative media careers—favor siloed content and sensationalism over genuine dialogue.