Cognitive scientist George Lakoff lectures on how political debates are framed through language and metaphors tied to values, and on the moral worldviews behind progressive and conservative politics. It was given in 2005 at UC San Diego.

Why Hacker News readers recommend it: HN commenters repeatedly say it changed how they hear political speech and recommend it for understanding why opponents are not simply stupid.

“Changed how I listen - to anyone - forever.”

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