Summary: In his article "The Dogma of Otherness," David Brin discusses the harmful effects of binary thinking and the concept of 'us vs. them'. He explores the dangers of declaring certain groups as 'other' and emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in overcoming this divisive mindset.
Link: https://www.davidbrin.com/nonfiction/dogmaofotherness.html
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41694025
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