Discourse itself is "powerful" in many ways. What one does to communicate can effect or influence anyone and everyone if the intentions are there. I think discourse can be be "powerful" in the sense of being very influential or persuasive. It depends on who is communicating and who is listening. I think "powerful" discourse can articulate a point of view that leads to an assigned meaningful destination. Anything is possible with "powerful" discourse; positive, negative, peaceful and dangerous outcomes can occur with or without intentions.
Discourse can become "dangerous" when it effects other's well being. I think... for it to be "dangerous" it effects others in a negative or harmful way. The production of discourse with intention to harm can raise concerns. Words or any form of communication is "powerful" and can be "dangerous" if not used appropriately, but who are we to know what's appropriate and what's not appropriate. Hitler was a powerful man. His words, his presence, his world was effective enough to persuade others to coincide with him. His intentions were wrong, but his words were effective and that makes this "dangerous".
Attaching labels to discourse can be construed as separating the many topics we choose to conquer. Using the labels "political" or "unpatriotic" or "emotional" to discourse can derive insight. It serves a purpose by controlling what one wants to know. Control is all about the higher being who contains it; hearing what one wants to hear or saying what one wants to say.
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PH: Great work here. Who are these "higher beings" you refer to? What stake do they have in how we derive meaning?
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