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i also can’t think of a case where a forgery has caused a serious problem in the public sphere. however, there are tons of gullible and/or wilfully stupid peop
by currymj 8y ago
i also can’t think of a case where a forgery has caused a serious problem in the public sphere.
however, there are tons of gullible and/or wilfully stupid people who respond to photoshopped pictures on social media as if they are real.
especially when these images are politically charged, some of them probably believe it and some “believe” because it fits their world view and makes them feel righteous.
- jcoffland 8y ago> i also can’t think of a case where a forgery has caused a serious problem in the public sphere. You're not paying attention then. Here's just one example. https://www.google.com/amp/s/globalnews.ca/news/4333499/india-whatsapp-lynchings-child-kidnappers-fake-news/amp/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/globalnews.ca/news/4333499/indi...
- currymj 8y agoright, isolated small groups or individuals believe the fake videos (or "believe" them, it's possible some of these groups were already looking for an excuse for violence). but it's not really the public sphere -- there is no nationwide uncertainty about these videos. the police understand perfectly that they are fake, for instance.