US Politics in Trump era Public date: 02.10.2020 20:59:01

3 May 2017

Berkeley author George Lakoff says, ‘Don’t underestimate Trump’

George Lakoff believes it's a mistake for Democrats to appeal to reason rather than worldview. People vote based on their values, not facts, he said. So if you are going to craft a message that can reach people who disagree with you, you have to understand their subconscious worldview. Lakoff calls this worldview a “frame,” and claims that Republicans have done a much better job with framing over the past 30 or 40 years. Republicans understand the narrative that governs many people in this country, and they target their message directly to that worldview. Democrats, on the other hand, ignore the worldview and focus instead on rationality, facts and policies.
George Lakoff believes it's a mistake for Democrats to appeal to reason rather than worldview. People vote based on...

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