Is Generalization Good or Bad?

A generalization is an assumption about a group. They are used as the basis for racist ideas. But it's also hard to imagine having a useful conversation without being able to make sweeping generalizations. Let's try to figure out the usefulness or uselessness of generalizations.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/not-overthinking-820066/episodes/misogyny-generalisation-and-co-82037961">Not Over-Thinking - &#8220;Misogyny, Generalisation and Controversial Topics&#8221;</a><br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/UH55dm0ooQE">"Face to The Highway" - Tom Waits</a> <br/><br/>Get full access to It Matters But It Doesn't at <a href="https://itmattersbut.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast">itmattersbut.substack.com/subscribe</a>