"People Who Disagree With Me Cause Me Harm"

One of the most common lies we believe when we live on the social internet.

In many corners of the social internet, a lie lingers that says, “People who disagree with me cause me harm.” Often this sentiment is expressed alongside sensitive social issues of sexuality, race, or other aspects of identity. The lie is most often believed by those of a more liberal persuasion than those of a more conservative persuasion, though it is…