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71% of Americans say the US should spend more on "assistance to the poor". But if you use the word "welfare" that number drops to 30% (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by Davriellelouna@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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Words matter.

Always use simple direct language.

Help the poor
Healthcare for everyone
Good treatment at work.

Don't use complex words.

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[–] BilboBargains@lemmy.world -5 points 4 months ago (3 children)

If it's the particular words that are the issue you have a bigger problem than just helping the poor, which is a laudable goal. Hups, I just used an obscure word and alienated the dummies.

A favourite cognitive bias is the role of emotions in persuasion and decision making. Arguments are much more persuasive if they make us feel good, regardless of the evidence.

It's interesting to watch an AI reason these issues because we're reasonably sure it doesn't have feelings and should be immune to the pitfalls of having an ego.

[–] TonyTonyChopper@mander.xyz 3 points 4 months ago

AI reason

Any researcher will tell you that these programs do not reason

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It's interesting to watch an AI reason these issues

AI doesn't reason shit lol

[–] BilboBargains@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

You don't reason lol

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I’m not voting for no “laudable” BS. Let’s just talk about goals that are worthy