Brooke Baldwin Reacts to JB Pritzkers Idiot Detection System [C7wtQpoaRep]
Cruelty is often mistaken for sharp thinking or strength, but most of the time it’s just the easiest option—one that doesn’t require much imagination. That’s part of what stood out in Governor JB Pritzker’s Northwestern commencement speech. His point wasn’t about politics or labels, but about character: when someone repeatedly defaults to cruelty, it often reveals more than any argument they’re trying to make. Journalist and Builders Movement partner Brooke Baldwin adds to that idea in a more grounded way. Being unkind is usually the path of least resistance—it’s quick and reactive. Empathy, on the other hand, takes more effort. It requires slowing down and seeing people as more than a stereotype or a threat. Kindness isn’t naive. It takes work. And it’s a lot more common than the loudest moments online might suggest. Join the movement to overcome toxic polarization and extremism to effectively solve our toughest problems . → Signup for the Builders community: Follow us → Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: X: LinkedIn: Threads: