I've always found (in my experience teaching first year uni science students) teaching something directly, especially if it goes against someone's fundamental understanding, is not very fruitful.
So saying "we are a product of the world we live in" might help, but usually isn't too effective.
If you ask probing questions that lead to the person discovering reality themselves, that is a lasting impression. Trust that people are smart and capable. Even if they do dumb things (we all do).
Example would be asking someone what causes the seasons on Earth, and getting them to reason it out. Albeit, a non-political question is easier, the same tactics can be used for anything really.
Keep it very simple at first. It's common (but maybe not natural ;) ) to think linearly. If x changes then y changes proportionally. (y=mx+b)
But that's a simplified version of reality.
Maybe using ideas like:
If I go for a walk in the forest, the forest affects me. It makes me feel calm, I can see the beauty, etc. But I also affect the forest. When I am there, fewer animals are in my vicinity. I leave foot prints, and maybe eat berries so that there are fewer for the animals.
I think starting with this give and take sort of idea can provide a foundation.
It's just a small step to: the system influences my behaviour and I influence the system through "these" real things.
To be honest, if Zelensky could find a way to convince the Ukrainian people to ally with Russia and China, I suspect they would find far more serious allies than what they have now.
I like how the reactionary communities post shit that isn't thought out. Then you got a couple of... Left communities where they post thought out essays. Too long to read but probably mostly true
I think it would be wise for them to open state distribution outlets. Have the cops seize drugs, then resell it at a discount. It would help pay for the cost of policing and increase the GDP!
Why would you believe this? First you would have to answer why the scientists are being shunned. Then, is this the same problem in these other countries?
Then you have to ask why would it be a bad thing for them to work elsewhere? What about the countless good scientists in the west who are unemployed? Why not be worried about them going to other countries?
I suspect you aren't involved in science at all. The default is that scientists travel between countries for opportunities. There are far more scientists than jobs for them, especially when you consider the scientists trained in very specific fields.
To be concerned with the shunning of a specific nationality of scientists ignore why they may be shunned. And to be concerned with where this specific group will then go, is low-key racist.
I for one think we should continue with the way things are. Obviously the people who own companies like Tesla and Amazon are better than us. We should be happy to have a job tbh. Seriously, why would I want to be burdened with decisions like whether or not I get healthcare, or whether or not food and education is accessible. We are better off letting the market decide. If education was so important, wouldn't the market find a way to make money off of it?
As a former kid, kids are idiots. They do their best of course but with the lack of life experience, and floods of hormones, decision making isn't really easy to do.
Don't get me wrong, a lot of kids have really good ideas, and great takes on things, but making decisions? It's just hard to make good ones.
Being an economist seems like the easiest job in world. Don't get me wrong, you're gonna need to give up your soul, but the actual work? Prices this, trickle down that, boots straps a bit, and boom pay cheque
So this made me think of a new way to do a communism. Build up a huge military and keep it somewhat secret, but be friendly to foreign investors so that they open tons of industry in your country. When you are satisfied, nationalize all these industries. Obviously the country will declare war on you (in game or irl) but because you have a huge military you fight them off and take over their country too! Reverse imperialism.
I've always found (in my experience teaching first year uni science students) teaching something directly, especially if it goes against someone's fundamental understanding, is not very fruitful.
So saying "we are a product of the world we live in" might help, but usually isn't too effective.
If you ask probing questions that lead to the person discovering reality themselves, that is a lasting impression. Trust that people are smart and capable. Even if they do dumb things (we all do).
Example would be asking someone what causes the seasons on Earth, and getting them to reason it out. Albeit, a non-political question is easier, the same tactics can be used for anything really.