Thank you Shane for writing this. Find doing my own research and using critical thinking. If anybody tells me what I see, hear and feel as have always seen them as being cunningly trying to sway a lie, the fox in the hen house, so to speak. Have not ever believed in taking a long walk off a short pier..
I always start the day with exercise of my mind, body, and soul. Once again, you touched two of them. I look for articles/essays that truthfully inform, mindfully engage, and challenge me as a citizen of this complex world. As I was reading, I could felt encouraged, and energized knowing that even as an emotional being, I still check my sources. I believe less of what I hear (always have), and trust myself to analyze what I actually see. Thank you for sharing tools that we all should have when seeking to know the truth, particularly coming from people who manipulate for a living, and even our neighbors, family, friends, etc, who are ill informed. Please keep this going, and don't change.
Fantastic essay, Shane. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and how you’re coping with this difficult chapter of America's history.
It’s easy to warn about manipulation and end up manipulating others or imposing one's views. You struck a rare balance: exposing how we’re being influenced while offering concrete ways to reflect on it. Bravo.
Fantastic essay, Shane! Loved this one.
One of the best articles I have read, thank you!
Kind of you to say. Glad it resonates!
Thank you Shane! This is wonderful. I’m sharing it now.
Everyone—regardless of party or profession—needs to read this essay. Even those of us who are writers & careful readers need these reminders.
I appreciate that so much
Excellent.. Thank you for this, I will be sharing it widely.
I appreciate that!
Thank you for speaking out, and for teaching us all to be better humans and to use our brains before we jump to conclusions.
Thank you Shane for writing this. Find doing my own research and using critical thinking. If anybody tells me what I see, hear and feel as have always seen them as being cunningly trying to sway a lie, the fox in the hen house, so to speak. Have not ever believed in taking a long walk off a short pier..
I always start the day with exercise of my mind, body, and soul. Once again, you touched two of them. I look for articles/essays that truthfully inform, mindfully engage, and challenge me as a citizen of this complex world. As I was reading, I could felt encouraged, and energized knowing that even as an emotional being, I still check my sources. I believe less of what I hear (always have), and trust myself to analyze what I actually see. Thank you for sharing tools that we all should have when seeking to know the truth, particularly coming from people who manipulate for a living, and even our neighbors, family, friends, etc, who are ill informed. Please keep this going, and don't change.
What a thoughtful comment! Thank you Kyt
Fantastic essay, Shane. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and how you’re coping with this difficult chapter of America's history.
It’s easy to warn about manipulation and end up manipulating others or imposing one's views. You struck a rare balance: exposing how we’re being influenced while offering concrete ways to reflect on it. Bravo.
Best insight whether right or left.
Very informative article, Shane. Really made me think! Thanks for sharing.