Political Polarisation in Australia
We are at a crossroads—either we prepare for a world of identity politics and populism, or we restore settlement politics in Australia.
Damien Freeman
· 19 min read
Polarisation
A collection of 6 posts
PODCAST 49: Peter Boghossian talks to Quillette's Jonathan Kay
Jonathan Kay talks to Portland State philosophy professor Peter Boghossian about his forthcoming book—How to Have Impossible Conversations. Feature photo by Andy Ngo
Quillette
· 1 min read
Conformity and the Dangers of Group Polarization
Over time, group polarization can be fortified because of “exit,” as members leave the group because they reject the direction in which things are heading.
Cass R. Sunstein
· 9 min read
Polarisation and the Case for Citizens’ Juries
A standing citizens’ assembly would reveal the people’s considered opinion as opposed to their unconsidered opinion measured by endless opinion polls.
Nicholas Gruen
· 9 min read
Single Issue Campaigning and the Polarisation Problem
Campaigns that mischaracterise issues and stigmatise opponents reduce the complex to the simplistic in ways that are fundamentally unhelpful
Ali Goldsworthy and Rob Blackie
· 8 min read
Three Sources of Political Polarisation
It is puzzling how smart people can diverge so much on political issues. Especially when their lines of reasoning are completely delineated, covering much of the arguments in dispute.
Jazi Zilber
· 3 min read