{"id":1852,"date":"2025-01-28T13:13:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T13:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/impactsummit.sk\/politickym-stranam-vyhovuje-delenie-na-my-a-oni-video\/"},"modified":"2025-07-17T09:50:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T09:50:20","slug":"political-parties-benefit-from-the-division-into-us-and-them-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/impactsummit.sk\/en\/political-parties-benefit-from-the-division-into-us-and-them-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Political Parties Benefit from the Division into \u201cUs\u201d and \u201cThem\u201d (Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cultural anthropologist Helena Tu\u017einsk\u00e1 and social anthropologist Juraj Buzalka spoke with scientist Samo Kov\u00e1\u010dik about the collapse of trust in society from the scientific perspective.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slovakia is facing an enormous level of polarization, leading to open extremism. For that reason, there was an expert discussion titled What Divides Us?<\/em> listed as a part of this year\u2019s Impact Summit<\/a>. Cultural anthropologist Helena Tu\u017einsk\u00e1<\/a>, social anthropologist Juraj Buzalka<\/a>, and science popularizer Samuel Kov\u00e1\u010dik<\/a>, also known as Ved\u00e1tor, discussed contemporary social phenomena. The experts agreed that the only solution is to find common ground. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Juraj Buzalka, the struggle for a better society does not bring winners and losers. \u201cWe should abandon the idea that there will be a final resolution where someone will be proven right,\u201d<\/em> the anthropologist says. He also emphasizes that we tend to forget the stories that have shaped our common history, such as the events of 1989. \u201cWe lack a story that unites us,\u201d<\/em> Buzalka adds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helena Tu\u017einsk\u00e1 also acknowledges the importance of a shared narrative. She points out that the best quality of life is found in communities with a high level of civic engagement, as people understand public affairs better and create their own collective story. \u201cWe cannot trust something we do not understand,\u201d<\/em> Tu\u017einsk\u00e1 says, highlighting the importance of using clear and accessible language when communicating with the public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samuel Kov\u00e1\u010dik also touched on the topic of humor and its role in bringing society together. \u201cHumor is a typical tool for de-escalating conflicts,\u201d<\/em> says Ved\u00e1tor. He also notes that context is always crucial, as a joke can contribute to polarization if used incorrectly. \u201cAuthoritarian regimes prohibit laughter and the creation of communities that can joke about themselves. A king who cannot tolerate a jester only makes a fool of himself,\u201d<\/em> Helena Tu\u017einsk\u00e1 reflects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in how the speakers view politicians\u2019 responsibility in the destruction of society or how the tradition of carnivals relates to polarization, watch the full discussion below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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