• Chetzemoka@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    The deluge of information is definitely a problem, and it’s a problem that is exploited by bad actors (see: “firehose of falsehood” tactic explicitly endorsed by Russian intelligence that was used to great effect by Trump during his time as president)

    I think A solution for the time being (perhaps not THE solution ultimately, but for now) is to adhere to quality evidence based whenever possible, which is something we definitely can review for ourselves. Vet and re-vet individual sources to determine which ones we can trust. And beyond that, go with a consensus. There will always be that one expert who disagrees with the majority on any issue no matter what, but if the general consensus is in a certain direction, then that’s the way we should try to go

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      1 year ago

      Yeah, I guess that’s just more responsibility on us as individuals…hurray -_-

      Thanks for engaging with me on this, I feel like it did clarify some things in my mind just having to justify myself. I appreciate. I hope I see you out there again Beltalowda.🖖