We’re watching the rise of binary thinking: “us vs. them,” “right vs. wrong,” “ally or enemy.” All wrapped in a soundbite, all stripped of context. It’s the cultural equivalent of judging someone’s...
This piece is such a sharp articulation of what so many of us have been feeling but haven’t always had the words for. As a South Asian reader, the hypothetical campaign example really hit home—it perfectly captures how stories that are deeply personal and powerful can be flattened by a culture primed for outrage. Thank you, Charlotte, for reminding us that nuance isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. More of this, please.
This piece is such a sharp articulation of what so many of us have been feeling but haven’t always had the words for. As a South Asian reader, the hypothetical campaign example really hit home—it perfectly captures how stories that are deeply personal and powerful can be flattened by a culture primed for outrage. Thank you, Charlotte, for reminding us that nuance isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. More of this, please.