You have no doubt heard about the culture wars. Right wing and woke people battling it out in the public square for the hearts and minds of the average Aussie.
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It’s easy to get sucked into this battle and become an online keyboard warrior.
My 22-year-old daughter recently pointed out to me that most of the battles and arguments that are happening online, aren’t actually happening in real life.
She’s right. I mean, in real life people are much more reasonable, caring, compassionate and considerate.
Online is an alternative world of extreme views, outraged people, and disconnected hearts. And people want to log on to the metaverse?
Watch what you watch online. Is it real? Another reason to spend more of your life unplugged.
Paul Clark’s musings can be heard on radio across Australia and at atthetop.org.au.
