Recently,
I have seen a bit of alarm about our “divided societies”. Some analysts would
even say that we are more divided than ever, and they would point in the
direction of the social platforms as the vehicles used to promote splits – and
conflicts – among the people.
It’s
true that Facebook, Twitter and other instruments of communication are being
used to propagate all sorts of views. And to create a group mentality that aims
at opposing – and fighting, as well – another set of opinions.
But
I think the reference to fragmentation is exaggerated. Our societies have for a
long time been composed of different social categories. Politics and democracy
have been the translation of different interests and distinct views about
societal organisation and our common destiny as a nation. Diversity is the
norm. And we should not be afraid of it. The point is to be able to find the
equilibrium between the interests of diverse categories of people. That’s what
leadership must be about.
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