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Germans lament the lost art of civil disagreement
Original: Früher: zehn Erwachsene, zehn Meinungen, ein Grill, kein Blocken-Button. Heute: ein falsches Like, und die Bekanntschaft
A German commentary is circulating arguing that society has lost the ability to argue with people we disagree with. It contrasts the past, when ten adults could share ten opinions around one grill without tools to block each other, with today, when a single misplaced 'like' can end a friendship before the sausages are even cooked. The author calls for a return to debate followed by reconciliation.
Why now: It taps into ongoing debate about social media polarisation and declining tolerance for disagreement.
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