The article discusses rising polarization in society, highlighted by figures like Donald Trump and political movements like Germany's AfD. It emphasizes the danger of this division, stating it impedes problem-solving on global issues such as climate change, migration, and social cohesion. The sociologist Nils Teichler warns that entrenched attitudes prevent political compromise, which historically led to more effective solutions. As divisions grow, the willingness to engage in dialogue and find common ground diminishes, threatening democracy and the ability to tackle shared challenges together.
In our increasingly polarized world, the willingness to compromise and come to agreements has declined, leading to a growing mood of intransigence in politics.
If groups within a population block each other, political compromises become impossible, endangering social cohesion, as warned by sociologist Nils Teichler.
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