Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Politician technique

Redefinition is one of normal practices for politicians when they want to deny something. Uncertainty and skepticism always go together. Politicians can create uncertainty easily because of incomplete reveal of information. When there is an uncertainty, skepticism can be applied. When there is a doubt, clarification and redefinition can be performed. Redefinition helps to distort the understanding of the public such that to rationalize the politicians' actions and mistakes.

On the other hand, redefinition is also one of normal practice for negotiators when they want to provide an alternative (peaceful) understanding on certain situations (dilemma). Conflict is aroused because of difference between parties' understanding and stubbornness. Uncertainty introduces doubts, which change our mind, which moves us to take new actions.

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