Also, in the context of discussion and debate, Nurture Culture is a stance of:
“What you’re saying sounds alien and crazy and wrong, but I will operate as though you have something valuable to say and I will orient towards you with openness, curiosity, and patience. Even though I don’t understand what you’re saying or think it’s wrong, I still welcome you. We are not fighting.”
This stance is warranted precisely when similarity is low and ITT-passing is a distant possibility (although this it is this attitude which could move you towards it).
Also, in the context of discussion and debate, Nurture Culture is a stance of:
“What you’re saying sounds alien and crazy and wrong, but I will operate as though you have something valuable to say and I will orient towards you with openness, curiosity, and patience. Even though I don’t understand what you’re saying or think it’s wrong, I still welcome you. We are not fighting.”
This stance is warranted precisely when similarity is low and ITT-passing is a distant possibility (although this it is this attitude which could move you towards it).