>An unstated premise of this article is that most people are self-reflective and introspective. Most people aren't. Being offended is exactly the emotional response we need less of, no matter whether that is coupled with some supposedly helpful self-reflection that should follow.
I do find that intentially 'offending' people using facts and science on racism, sexism, ageism, nationalism, and all the other deeply rooted -isms that one stumbles upon does nothing to sprur an introspective change. It often backfires to the point of others defending their initial viewpoint.
I do find that intentially 'offending' people using facts and science on racism, sexism, ageism, nationalism, and all the other deeply rooted -isms that one stumbles upon does nothing to sprur an introspective change. It often backfires to the point of others defending their initial viewpoint.