Could Simple Solutions Divide the US to Civil War?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the idea of dividing the United States into specialists and workers, with the specialists focusing on science and the workers on lower jobs like farming and mining. The speaker believes this could result in a fairer society if people also learned to listen to others. However, it is unlikely to happen as the majority of people do not meet these requirements. There is also a concern about how the government would formalize this division and determine who is a specialist or worker. The conversation ends with a question about the potential for a civil war if this goal was pursued.
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Simple solution to everything, If the United States were to be divided into "specialists" and "workers". If the specialists got money to pursue sciences(instead of wasting money on war), we would progress ourselves as a country. If the workers just did "lower" jobs (ones that no one wants(ones we need like mining, farming, ...). If everyone also learned to listen to others (when referring to experiences, stories, and guidance). The Country i think, would be completely fair.

But, on the other hand, that'll never happen, because the majority of people in the United States don't meet those requirements.

Hypethetically, if the country was to try to work twords that goal(like i think it is) Could it result in a Civil War by 2012?
 
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I'm just a hippie lol trying to get a degree in anthropology
 
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We already have people that work in "lower jobs" and "higher jobs." What is the benefit of a formalization?
The Country i think, would be completely fair.
Completely fair? What if a worker wants to be a specialist? What if a specialist wants to be a worker? The federal government looks at three hundred million people and sees them in terms of numbers on pieces of paper. How are they going to know who is a specialist and who is a worker?
 

1. Could simple solutions really divide the US and lead to a civil war?

There is no definite answer to this question as it is ultimately dependent on various factors such as the specific solution in question, the current political climate, and the reactions of different groups of people. While simple solutions may have the potential to cause division and conflict, it is not a guarantee that they will lead to a civil war.

2. What are some examples of simple solutions that could potentially divide the US?

Examples of simple solutions that have the potential to cause division in the US could include controversial policies or laws, divisive social issues, or economic disparities. These could lead to differing opinions and beliefs, ultimately causing conflict and division among different groups of people.

3. How do simple solutions contribute to the polarization of American society?

Simple solutions can contribute to polarization in American society by oversimplifying complex issues and ignoring the nuances and complexities of different viewpoints. This can lead to a "us vs. them" mentality and further divide people along political, social, or economic lines.

4. What role do leaders and media play in the potential division caused by simple solutions?

Leaders and media can play a significant role in either promoting or diffusing the potential division caused by simple solutions. How they frame and communicate these solutions can influence public perception and reactions, either escalating or de-escalating tensions.

5. Is there a way to prevent simple solutions from dividing the US to a civil war?

While it may not be possible to completely prevent simple solutions from causing division and conflict in the US, steps can be taken to address underlying issues and promote understanding and compromise among different groups. This could include open and respectful communication, critical thinking, and seeking out diverse perspectives.

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