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> Maybe when nothing can be believed anymore everyone will be forced to become skeptics. I don't think that's a good thing, though. Right now you can catch a p
by untog 9y ago
> Maybe when nothing can be believed anymore everyone will be forced to become skeptics.
I don't think that's a good thing, though. Right now you can catch a politician in a lie, on tape. Once that's easily faked people will just see whatever confirms their preexisting bias.
It's something more than being a skeptic - when there's no definitive proof of anything, you just pick and choose what you believe.
- foota 9y agoThere was an interesting take on this in black mirror, the idea was that sensor technology would grow quickly enough that you could produce high enough quality fakes to stay ahead.
- wizardforhire 9y agoGreat point! Reminds me of The Ouroboros of Scientific Evidence.