social norms

Normal Is a Weapon

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Cop Rules: A plain-English look at how the justice system works in real life—beyond the headlines. In politics, “normal” isn’t a definition. It’s a club. They throw the word normal around like it’s a medical diagnosis and a moral verdict rolled into one. “We’re normal.”“They’re not.” That’s not a debate. That’s branding. Because once you … Read more

The Myth of “Common Sense”

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Everybody loves “common sense.” It’s the one thing every man claims to have, like a strong back and a firm handshake. It’s the compliment we give ourselves and the insult we aim at everyone else. “Use common sense.”“Come on, it’s just common sense.”“They have no common sense.” But here’s the punchline: Almost nobody defines it. … Read more