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Yes this and Joeri’s post are on point. Unless you’re in the realm of mathematics or the physical sciences the more the education the stronger the disputes over
by 0x445442 8y ago
Yes this and Joeri’s post are on point. Unless you’re in the realm of mathematics or the physical sciences the more the education the stronger the disputes over “facts”.
It’s hubris to think any group can be the objective gatekeeper of truth unless they’re just reporting demonstrable facts like ball scores or weather.
- zzzcpan 8y agoOf course more random education doesn't educate people specifically about influence and propaganda. Why would it?
- ThomPete 8y agoI don't think there is a specific education you can take that will shield you from influence or propaganda. In my experience, it's about something else. Something more fundamental.
- zzzcpan 8y agoCurrently it's part of political science / politology mixed with psychology. It could change your worldview so much that it would completely destroy any trust in governments, media, political systems. Which is actually a necessary first step in order to understand how these things work. I guess this is the fundamental thing you are talking about. Once you get there, you can start learning more in depth about these things. It's something for life. You will never be able to trust any government again.
- ThomPete 8y ago"You will never be able to trust any government again." which is itself prone to lead to you accepting misinformation. That's the point though. You can't escape these things.
- someguydave 8y agoNot only is it hubris in the sense that nobody has all the answers, it is also hubris in the sense that it is a naked power grab. Whoever decides what is true also rules.