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So, in short, if the change is feasible to achieve without protesting then protesting only increases the negative view moderates would have of that side. On the other hand, if it seems such a huge change that a real "us vs them" aggressive mentality is inevitable then protesting is necessary and good and most certainly a part of the beginning of forming a real opposition to the status quo.
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It does make change in society!
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Historically, any attempt to contrive “the Most Effective Method to Bring About Change in Society” resulted in a trail of blood. There are social dynamics however, they are conservative in nature driven in an evolutionary fashion, and like most evolutions; the dynamic is slow, and for good reason.
Imagine an “effective method” was found, where today one group decides to change society, and tomorrow another group does its thing, while those in-between are spinning in confusion.
Such desires to change society is not new to humanity. From history, protest or violence is in part, a function of social evolution. That is, there are dynamic channels of freedom in conflict with dynamic channels of resistance, at times leading to violence. This is predicated on the “constructal law” (a unification theory of evolution within thermodynamics) and states, “For a flow system to persist in time (to live), it must evolve freely such that it provides greater access to its currents.”
The evolution of culture is the flow of good ideas, and/or philosophical persuasion, to provide greater access to the currents of social harmony via our “unalienable Rights.” Because the evolution of technology, the globe is becoming an effective local neighborhood; and therefore, the “melting pot” of culture is inevitable in units of generational time; hence, cultural globalism.
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@Mike
Based on your last paragraph, it would appear you tend to more strongly agree with the types of methods I outlined in my description rather than street protests. Is this a fair interpretation of your position?
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Yes, I agree with your position that “protests” are only part of the dynamic in social change. Social change is subtly happening every day and at every moment. Take for example the global social change that is happening today just by the introduction of the smart phone as NBC news pointed out, for example. Just look at the social change happening over the number of decades just by the ease of jet travel. The flow of population migration is also a big social factor of those voting with their feet for freedom and a better way of life. New scientific and medical discoveries are also changing society. We can’t overlook the effects of war on social change.
Since social change is an evolutionary process, one can only conclude, time seems to be the most effective method.
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The topic of this debate is without any ethical or moral restriction, we're ONLY talking about what is more effective. This isn't about what is right, what's wrong, what's good...only what works the most efficiently. So the answer is no, protests are not the most effective, Violence is the most effective and consequently...the absolute most popular choice of methodology when it comes to achieving victory during a disagreement or conflict of any sort.
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