One reason you might not do so well in conversations about diversity, equity, inclusion, racism, social justice. . .is because you think you know more than you know.
And because you don't or won't understand and appreciate nuance.
Like the difference between a .73mm and 1.5mm guitar pick.
Guitar players know what I'm talking about.
Others might not. Isn't a pick a pick?
No.
Does .77mm really make a difference?
A world of difference.
Bluegrass guitar requires a sturdy pick to attack the bass runs and make the high strings ring.
Skanking a reggae rhythm, on the other hand, sounds best with a thin flexible pick that won't break the strings.
Could you play bluegrass with .73mm pick? Sure, but it would suck. Could you skank with a 1.5mm pick? Yes, but you might as well use a patio tile instead.
If you don't play guitar, you would never ever in a million years tell a guitar player which pick to use.
Why?
Because you don't know what the hell you're talking about.
So why would you talk out your ass about people's lived experiences and personal stories and historical contexts and authentic realities that you know nothing about?
Before you dominate a discussion, hear and believe what people are saying.
Before you join a band, know the genre and learn which pick to use.