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What does it mean?
Stewart points out that a person's behavior remains consistent across different platforms.
In plain terms
He notes someone acts the same bad way on every show.
What can you take from it?
Character is consistent regardless of the stage.

Where it applies

  • evaluating public figures
  • debating conduct
  • observing media personalities

Putting it to work

  • assess character consistency
  • identify behavioral patterns
  • call out hypocrisy

Questions to consider

  • Does context change character?
  • How do you measure consistency?

Another view

It ignores context that might influence behavior.

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