In the first of our new series, Outpost Ideas, Ben Sixsmith (writer of The Zone Substack and editor of The Critic) explores how political disagreements are all too often oversimplified and misunderstood. Drawing from his evolution from left-wing atheist to right-leaning agnostic, he argues against reducing opponents to caricatures of stupidity or evil. From Brexit to public perceptions of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Sixsmith examines how tribal loyalty, ego, and intellectual conviction shape our political views.
We want this series to be a collaboration with other Substackers. If you have any suggestions of what to do next, let us know in the comments!
