Merriam-Webster's 2024 Word of the Year is polarization, which happens to be one idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on. Search volume on Merriam-Webster.com throughout the year reflected the desire of Americans to better understand the complex state of affairs in our country and around the world.

I hate this. "Polarization" is a form of normalizing right-wing extremism: two sides in false balance. Fascism is not just a side ... 'Polarization' is Merriam-Webster's word of the year: 'Something everyone agrees on' www.theguardian.com/science/2024 ...

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-- Jeff (Gutenberg Parenthesis) Jarvis (@jeffjarvis.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 5:59 AM