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Flat White

Let’s aim to be radically civil

14 April 2019

5:44 PM

14 April 2019

5:44 PM

In a period of political polarisation and rabid tribalism, we have lost the art of disagreeing well. Next month’s federal election will undoubtedly incur divisive and emotionally charged debate. On issues such as refugee policy and climate change, civil discourse often finds itself shelved for insults and derision. Unsavoury statements clog our comment sections, and spill into real life.

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