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All these assumptions are likely false for the most part. Political correctness does not reduce conflict or hurting feelings, because insult still finds its way. It only defers insult to different means than offensive words while stifling freedom of expression. (see [[antifragility]]). | All these assumptions are likely false for the most part. Political correctness does not reduce conflict or hurting feelings, because insult still finds its way. It only defers insult to different means than offensive words while stifling freedom of expression. (see [[antifragility]]). | ||
The [[blackpill]] tends to be politically incorrect, as it involves a dispassionate and objective understanding of the world even at the risk that some individuals or groups may become upset or disheartened by inconvenient or unflattering truths. Political correctness not only impacts the work of politicians | The [[blackpill]] tends to be politically incorrect, as it involves a dispassionate and objective understanding of the world even at the risk that some individuals or groups may become upset or disheartened by inconvenient or unflattering truths. Political correctness not only impacts the work of politicians, but it also forces scientists to either be less direct with their findings or completely avoid engaging in research on certain subjects.<ref>https://atavisionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Smart-and-Sexy-Roderick-Kaine-2016-Arktos.pdf</ref> | ||
==Beaurocracies and authoritarianism== | ==Beaurocracies and authoritarianism== | ||
PC likely results from bureaucracies maintaining or extending their power through enforcing already popular values by means of policed speech. E.g. political activists may be able to advance their careers through enforcing and [[virtue signaling]] these values, or they may be able to eliminate political opponents or engage in entryism. Similar dynamics are found in all authoritarian systems, regardless of the underlying system of values. | PC likely results from bureaucracies maintaining or extending their power through enforcing already popular values by means of policed speech. E.g. political activists may be able to advance their careers through enforcing and [[virtue signaling]] these values, or they may be able to eliminate political opponents or engage in entryism. Similar dynamics are found in all authoritarian systems, regardless of the underlying system of values. | ||