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Terry Pratchett's books satirized both the "I don't trust the government but do trust the random dude in the bar" and the "they couldn't write it down if it was
by majormajor 8y ago
Terry Pratchett's books satirized both the "I don't trust the government but do trust the random dude in the bar" and the "they couldn't write it down if it wasn't true" trope for decades. He wasn't the first, I'm sure, just the one that most immediately comes to mind.
Neither of these is new. The scale and velocity is different, in a meaningful way, but "the internet" hasn't changed fundamental human behaviors there.
- BethGagaShaggy 8y agoWhat if I don't trust the government because I know the random dude in the bar works for the Department of Defense? They should hire better people.
- ianai 8y agoGovernment positions have to be filled by people who are willing to and can get clearance. This decidedly diminishes people willing to apply and capable of applying.