George Lakoff: Moral Politics

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UC Berkeley professor of Cognitive Science and Linguistics George Lakoff explores how successful political debates are framed by using language targeted to people's values instead of their support for specific government programs in this public lecture sponsored by the Helen Edison Series at UC San Diego. Series: "Helen Edison Lecture Series" [11/2005] [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 11194]

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I am listening to a ... ( 5 months ago by Gerkinstock)

I am listening to a repeat of his appearance on The Dennis Prager Show and I agree with you completely. He claims his latest book, The Political Mind, combines objective science with his left-wing political views but gives readers no good way to discern between the two; at the same time, he snaps at anyone who is not able to independently discern between the two. He claims that terms like "conservative" and "liberal/progressive" have outlived their usefulness yet uses them continuously.

Regarding same-sex ... ( 5 months ago by Gerkinstock)

Regarding same-sex marriage, he claims "same-sex marriage" is a biased term, while "freedom to marry" is unbiased, even though "freedom to marry" could easily be applied to polygamous marriage rather than SSM. He claims liberals want less intrusive government but supports higher taxation and opposes private primary
secondary schools receiving the same taxpayer subsidation private universities receive.
He has some interesting points but should be more upfront about his lack of objectivity.

Serious Question ... ( 5 months ago by igrumpus)

Serious Question Alert!!! is there someone out there who can explain what it is that makes this clearly smart and articulate guy comes off as such a tedious, almost irritating speaker? (assuming you agree that he is a tedious/annoying speaker. I can't even get to arguing the political/science merits of his argument because it's so hard for to listen to him. but why? i can't really put my finger on it. maybe in person it would be better.)...

It's because your ... ( 4 months ago by praxbaffle)

It's because your deeply held values are so drastically different from his that your brain can only follow his argument with great difficulty. I think he's clear and engaging - but my values are like his.

Having someone ... ( 4 months ago by praxbaffle)

Having someone express ideas that go against the grain of your assumptions is violent ignorance- to a conservative to yourself. Some of us who still value freedom of thought welcome opposing viewpoints, because we actually welcome a free exchange of ideas. Narrow mindedness is un-American. At least to me. It goes against our values as Americans.

IMHO it is because ... ( 4 months ago by anyusmoon1)

IMHO it is because he is sarcastic and condescending, his target of ridicule is not to be found in his adoring audience and his argument lacks dimension from virtue of debate ie another point of view.
The fact he is doing a solo in itself tends to aggrandize the position, giving the listener the impression that his opinion must be worthy and profound... when in fact, it is not. He is singing to his choir.

When courts pull ... ( 4 months ago by anyusmoon1)

When courts pull this crap it's called 'sophistry' and in education it's called 'higher education' but is clearly sophomoric.

praxbaffle I ... ( 4 months ago by anyusmoon1)

praxbaffle I believe, unless I missed a thread or comment, we are doing just that- discussing an opposing point of view.
Cheers- moon1

I don't know why I ... ( 4 months ago by anyusmoon1)

I don't know why I only now received notice of your comment Gerkinstock, sorry I would have written sooner-
I applaud your patience in being able to listen to him again, even when served with the milk and honey of D. Prager :-) I can't quite put my finger on Prager- somehow seeming so wise and gentle yet so NWO at the same time (but without the obnoxiousnous normally assoc therewith). Whats your opin
ion of Prager?

Summary of lecture: ... ( 3 months ago by Kiifen)

Summary of lecture: Liberals=nurturing and honest. Conservatives=tyrannical and manipulative.

Educational, tho a ... ( 3 months ago by haerverk)

Educational, tho a bit untastefully bias at times..

Reality tends to ... ( 3 months ago by JesusPriceSuperstar)

Reality tends to have a liberal bias.....

Right On the money ... ( 2 months ago by apks2004)

Right On the money Video!

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O_o You're right! ... ( 2 months ago by CantSpeakFrench)

O_o You're right! lol Doesnt even look like a girl.. XD x

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George Lakoff is a ... ( 2 months ago by caseywrong)

George Lakoff is a butthole!!!

Wow, it's a good ... ( 2 months ago by Beskargam)

Wow, it's a good thing that I'm not stupid enough to think there are only two ends of the political spectrum.

Excellent!! ( 2 months ago by Lanckyyt)

Excellent!!

The U.S. Political ... ( 1 month ago by SINTAXFREE)

The U.S. Political system entertains one party which is treated like a pre-game Coin. One side has a Donkey and the other has an Elephant. In the rarest of cases, the coin may land on the edge of another party though, regardless of the coin toss, the coin is still a product of the world bank.

Really important ... ( 1 month ago by ourearthhome)

Really important mention of the discussion/debate that used to be carried on in this country but no longer is about whether God is a loving, nurturing and forgiving God or whether he is a punishing God. One's view of God then is reflected in the family (strict father vs. nurturing parents) and then in political thought, liberal/progressive vs. conservative. One's view of God also seems to be reflected in ones personality so that those who see God as a punisher have permission to punish. Cute.

Thanks for posting ... ( 1 month ago by inkonwater)

Thanks for posting this. It was interesting comparing his politics with his epistemological views.

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I think that Mr. ... ( 5 days ago by engage45)

I think that Mr. Lakoff's comments have some merit. Conservatives do have several themes that they use to sway public opinion. For example the GOP strategy was Obama is a Muslim Obama is a Socialist Obama is Unpatriotic Obama is UN-American Obama is an Elitist Obama is Different from us Regardless of whether you are liberal, conservative, or neither; I think we do well to understand some of the strategies that are used by politicians to influence our opinions.

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