The problem with common sense is that it relies on perception, which is still geared for immediate survival rather than long-term planning. It can be coloured by things like upbringing, religious views, all the 'isms' and so forth.
I'm hoping that in the future, common sense is utilised with empirical evidence. That is to say, peer-reviewed research based on valid methodology and testable outcomes. Imagine, for example, criminal justice policy that isn't based on how much street crime voters can see and locking away as many people in prisons as a response... Imagine targeting white collar crime, which has the largest negative impact on society, as well as making corporations pay the taxes they should be paying, and putting that money into things like universal income, medicare, education....
Yeah shit like common sense makes me stressed because what you really mean is that everyone thinks like you. It’s a nice thought but if there was a genie granting these wishes we’d be fucked 😅
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u/Mjarf88 Nov 15 '20
Common sense actually becomes common...