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Think of the Children

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By Colin Wright
| Brain Lenses Newsletter
The “Think of the Children” cliché refers to a common rhetorical tactic (which is especially popular in politics) that centers an issue around the impact it could theoretically have on children. Early recorded uses of this tactic were aimed at child labor laws, including those in the early 20th century United States that allowed young children to enter the workforce. But the phrase has since become farcical, often used manipulatively or satirically, at least in its most direct incarnation.
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Hawks and Doves

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By Colin Wright
| Brain Lenses Newsletter
Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -2:12 Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade. More information about Brain Lenses at brainlenses.com. Paid BL supporters receive an additional episode of the show each week. Read the written version of this episode: Hawks and Doves A recent experiment conducted by YouGov found that using bird-associated labels to distinguish positions on things like war or fiscal policy can influence our stated stance on these subjects.
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Curiosity Weekly

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By Colin Wright
| Substack
A weekly collection of links to interesting things curated by Colin Wright. Towards the end of 2024, Dennis Biesma decided to check out ChatGPT. The Amsterdam-based IT consultant had just ended a contract early. “I had some time, so I thought: let’s have a look at this new technology everyone is talking about,” he says. “Very quickly, I became fascinated.” Biesma has asked himself why he was vulnerable to what came next. He was nearing 50.
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