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> Some are so sure of their world view that they just assume their conventional wisdom is correct about specific subjects that they clearly (to someone who has)
by JadeNB 8y ago
> Some are so sure of their world view that they just assume their conventional wisdom is correct about specific subjects that they clearly (to someone who has) have not studied. I know I was back in 04 when a friend mentioned something to me that I thought was absurd, but is now common knowledge for anyone understands F=ma and has checked that specific fact (that I'm deliberately not mentioning). For example, look up the art collection Skippy's brother keeps, or that shop owners (now hidden but thoroughly archived) Instagram account.
This paragraph is almost incomprehensible to me. Is it meant to be read with a lot of background knowledge, or am I just being dumb (or both)?
- jakeogh 8y agoYa, it requires significant background. The trouble is, if I just say exactly what it is about, people will automatically assume things about stuff they haven't checked themselves, but have been strongly conditioned to believe. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/25/john-podesta-talks-about_n_146272.html https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/11/25/john-podesta-talks...
- rtb 8y agoI still have no idea what this is about
- 52-6F-62 8y agoThey’re peddling conspiracy theories as if they’re just maligned truths being persecuted by the media.
- jakeogh 8y agoConsider suggesting to a parishioner that a priest they deeply trust is up to no good. How similar is your reaction? Both of you have beliefs head so strongly you don't even need to check what was suggested. I cant imagine you would make that comment if you really looked at the "art" collection I alluded to.
- orf 8y agoLet me guess, pizzagate right? If so just come out and say it, own the fact you believe such nonsense.
- jakeogh 8y agoAnything to avoid that "art" collection.
- orf 8y agoAnything to avoid accurately explaining what you mean or believe.
- jakeogh 8y agoI believe people will avoid looking at things that challenge their assumptions rather than spend a few seconds checking them. I have no doubt you can find that art collection in a few seconds, I also have no doubt you are not going to.
- orf 8y agoSee above. Also that statement applies to you as much as it does anyone else.
- jakeogh 8y agoWhat's so hard about checking out Skippie's bro's art collection? It's a highly specific, easy to check thing. It's so common to try and distract specific stuff with something else; I strongly suspect you wouldn't be commenting about this if you had.
- orf 8y agoIf anyone here gives a crap, he believes that John Podesta's art collection means he is part of an international pedophile ring, seemingly run out of a pizza place. Not sure why he is too scared to just say this. I guess in the cold light of day it sounds pretty stupid. Perhaps if you wrap it up in code words it sounds a bit better, or at least makes him feel special. The Russians really did a number on the US didn't they.