I believe that there is much life in the public life and across many public spheres in America. The idea that there are multiple public spheres is one that I subscribe to. I do not believe that there is only one domain in which there is public discourse. Online platforms have really multiplied public spheres by connecting people who would not have been brought together by any other way. It gives room for these subaltern counterpublic spheres that do not connect as directly with the "mainstream" public sphere.
Having many public spheres that are present on the internet is a great way to connect many members of our society to those they align with. There is increased conflict because with this particular public sphere, people feel much more disconnected personally from the conversation and are not afraid of repercussions that would result from quarrels in person. While many people believe that polarization is something that is happening to our society, we are much less polarized than people tend to think. By asking questions further into issues and hot-subjects one can find common ground with others that may seem to be the opposite polarization. Finding moderation between opposing views is possible, but takes effort that some people in the public sphere are not willing to put forth. Multiple public spheres flourishing is not bad in theory, it is similar to more knowledge and ideas being formed. It is important to find where, even in polarized views, there is intersectionalities.
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