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Ritalimo20's avatar

Great read! Eye-opening how antisemitism keeps changing but never really goes away."

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Kassu Dean's avatar

That's an interesting point. I never really considered antisemitism as something that changes over time. But how can we distinguish it from legitimate political criticism?

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Rami's avatar

Thank you for sharing details explanation 😊

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Jessie's avatar

Thoughtful and well-structured. I’m curious how you might apply this framework to debates around anti-Zionism

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K-19's avatar

Insightful! The dynamic nature of antisemitism as a "virus that mutates" brilliantly explains its persistent, evolving threat. A crucial read.

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Mala Dey's avatar

"This article really resonated with me - the idea that antisemitism morphs over time rather than just disappearing is a sobering reality check. It's made me think differently about how we approach the issue, and I'm curious: do you think this concept applies to other forms of bias as well.

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Rahul's avatar

Your article is impressive, there is a perfect combination of firmness and flexibility in your thinking, which has changed my perspective as well. It is thought-provoking and also makes a lot of historical sense. It will be interesting to see whether this pattern of reinvention applies to other partisan ideologies or not!

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Honey Guanlao's avatar

It’s deeply troubling how antisemitism adapts to each era, often disguising itself in new rhetoric or political movements. We need to stay alert to these shifts so we can challenge hate wherever it reappears.

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Idhika's avatar

Wow really interesting and informative. Changing my thoughts. Keep sharing

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Jinia Sen's avatar

Antisemitism keeps reinventing itself because it adapts to prevailing social, political, and cultural narratives, cloaking old hatred in new forms. It spreads through misinformation, conspiracy theories, and scapegoating, often fueled by times of crisis or ideological polarization.

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Jinia Sen's avatar

Antisemitism keeps reinventing itself because it adapts to prevailing social, political, and cultural narratives, cloaking old hatred in new forms. It spreads through misinformation, conspiracy theories, and scapegoating, often fueled by times of crisis or ideological polarization.

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Ruslan's avatar

The article raises a crucial issue — the persistence and adaptability of antisemitism throughout history. What is particularly valuable is that the author highlights not only the various forms it takes, but also the mechanisms that allow it to embed itself in new social and political contexts. This makes one reflect: combating antisemitism is impossible without understanding its ability to "disguise" itself under different discourses — from political criticism to pseudo-academic theories. It is essential to identify these forms early and counter them systematically — through education, public discourse, and legislative measures. Thank you to the author for this insightful and timely analysis.

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Kenneth Holden's avatar

Antisemitism persists because hate adapts, but so must our courage. By confronting ignorance with truth and silence with solidarity, we can break the cycle and build a future rooted in understanding.

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joyce k's avatar

Interesting thoughts on antisemitism. you framed the topic well, incorporating the historical perspective helps us unpack the entire antisemitism and prompts the need to deeply look into this issue.

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Loice Momanyi's avatar

I hadn’t considered that antisemitism could evolve with the times. This really shifted how I think about prejudice in general. It makes me wonder: are all forms of bias just adapting to new social norms and language?

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