Integral Life | How to Get Political Polarities Out of Your Shadow @IntegralNaked | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 27 minutes ago.
Corey describes a fascinating approach to understanding and addressing political polarization in our society. He explains how the "first-past-the-post" voting system inherently creates a two-party system, which in turn leads to cultural polarization. This polarization affects not just society at large, but also our individual hearts and minds. Corey emphasizes the importance of recognizing that every political polarity has both healthy and unhealthy aspects on both sides. He advocates for a practice of examining our own biases, integrating the positive aspects of opposing viewpoints, and avoiding the trap of comparing the best of our preferred position to the worst of the opposing view.
To combat polarization, Corey proposes a two-step process for when we encounter opposing viewpoints. First, we should question whether the opposing view represents a pole in a larger polarity that we've relegated to our shadow, and if so, work to reintegrate it. Second, if we determine the opposing view truly represents unhealthy qualities, we should engage by acknowledging the healthy aspects of their position while gently introducing the positive qualities of the opposing view. This approach aims to create a path for realignment and mutual understanding. Corey argues that this practice is crucial for integralists and anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of modern political discourse, as it allows for a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of political issues, and of ourselves.
Corey describes a fascinating approach to understanding and addressing political polarization in our society. He explains how the "first-past-the-post" voting system inherently creates a two-party system, which in turn leads to cultural polarization. This polarization affects not just society at large, but also our individual hearts and minds. Corey emphasizes the importance of recognizing that every political polarity has both healthy and unhealthy aspects on both sides. He advocates for a practice of examining our own biases, integrating the positive aspects of opposing viewpoints, and avoiding the trap of comparing the best of our preferred position to the worst of the opposing view.
To combat polarization, Corey proposes a two-step process for when we encounter opposing viewpoints. First, we should question whether the opposing view represents a pole in a larger polarity that we've relegated to our shadow, and if so, work to reintegrate it. Second, if we determine the opposing view truly represents unhealthy qualities, we should engage by acknowledging the healthy aspects of their position while gently introducing the positive qualities of the opposing view. This approach aims to create a path for realignment and mutual understanding. Corey argues that this practice is crucial for integralists and anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of modern political discourse, as it allows for a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of political issues, and of ourselves.
