| Creators: |
Reisach, Ulrike |
| Title: |
How alarmism and generalizations impede diplomacy |
| Item Type: |
Conference or Workshop Item |
| Event Title: |
EURO 2022 |
| Event Location: |
Espoo, Finland |
| Event Dates: |
July, 3-6, 2022 |
| Additional Information: |
Session WC-34: Societal complexity and Governance, stream Ethics and OR. |
| Date: |
2022 |
| Divisions: |
Informationsmanagement |
| Abstract (ENG): |
Negative propaganda and nasty words are components of war. They are the opposite of mindfulness and caring for all individuals which shaped European discussions in recent years. It is time to learn how a rational, well-balanced discourse may foster mutual understanding as well as decisions for a fair compromise, collaboration and mutual or global benefit.
This research will use historical and current examples to (1) explain how negative and generalizing comments and campaigns on both sides create anger and hate, (2) why and how the negative narrative will go viral globally, and (3) why a smart diplomacy by both sides is an art that is difficult to practice in the digital world.
Generalizing, distancing, and cutting off contacts causes more problems than keeping in touch and trying to see the issues and goals from multiple perspectives. Even if there are few Ethics in war, mutual respect, humanitarian care and two-sided proposals during in-person meetings can and shall be applied to avoid further harm for all sides.
Keywords |
| Forthcoming: |
No |
| Language: |
English |
| Citation: |
Reisach, Ulrike
(2022)
How alarmism and generalizations impede diplomacy.
In: EURO 2022, July, 3-6, 2022, Espoo, Finland.
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