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> I'm simply saying that we can now see the influence fake news has on something as pivotal as a US election. Makes sense. I'd want to know the effect the fake
by rdtsc 10y ago
> I'm simply saying that we can now see the influence fake news has on something as pivotal as a US election.
Makes sense. I'd want to know the effect the fake new had. I suspect it is not as big as presented, at least not compared to the current hype about it. I am guessing you think it is more significant?
> Prior to this, the effects would have been written off as harmless.
Yap. I was joking the other day, I wouldn't mind a test before voting "Do you think Earth is flat?" / "Do you think lizard people run our government?" / "Is earth 5000 years old?". If they answer yes, they vote goes uncounted.
- drdeca 10y agoThat sounds like it could be a bit close to uncomfortable things... Also obviously people who believed those things could just mark "no", and it would probably also strengthen those beliefs in those that hold them. I disrecomend that plan.