The common abuse of ‘common sense’
The phrase "common sense" is often misused, despite its seemingly straightforward meaning. It's frequently employed to dismiss complex ideas as foolish or childish, even when the opposite is true. For example, raising the minimum wage is often criticized as common sense, but this overlooks the potential benefits it brings, such as increased spending power for workers and economic stimulus. The concept of "common sense" can also be weaponized to defend existing power structures and suppress revolutionary thinking.
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