Bulverism and Society

Bulverism affects everyone, whether it be in the home, at work, or in day to day life. Bulverism infects us and our ability to reason so that what may have been a productive argument that would have brought understanding to both sides, it is corrupted into a discouraging fight. What once was truly trying to resolve conflict has been turned into making yourself seem the lesser of two evils.

The most obvious example of this in our contemporary society is politicians. The debates no longer revolve around points of any great importance but how their opponent might abuse his power and responsibility. They continually seek to tarnish the others reputation in hopes of winning over a few more votes.

There are more subtle showings of bulverism, like in the home or between friends. Something may arise, even an area where there is potential for growth, but the relationship is torn apart because neither party knows how to argue their point without tearing the other down. Two friends, who for all intents and purposes agree, may be at each others throats because of the rudeness shown to each other.

The most subtle of all however is the bulverism within ourselves. We aren't able to hold a conversation with our conscience without pulling in the consequences and tearing ourselves down for ever thinking of such a thing. We have lost the ability to sit a reason with ourselves. Unreasonable minds is a sign of insanity, has our modern society gone insane?