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> Truth is constant, lies are variable. Is truth really constant though? The answer would probably depend on the domain being considered. Many things change ov
by treebeard901 7y ago
> Truth is constant, lies are variable.
Is truth really constant though? The answer would probably depend on the domain being considered. Many things change over time and truth can change with them.
So perhaps the core problem is that multiple contradictory “truths” can exist depending on ones point of view and ones point in time.
This would be separate from intentional misinformation which does tie into the debate. It seems likely that the modern problem of multiple clocks could just be a representation of different points of view.
- blackflame7000 7y agoLet's make a distinction between universal truths as you described and local truths that are defined as an accurate retelling of the events that unfolded at a certain time at a given place. That cannot change with time as its already been "recorded"
- falcor84 7y agoYou lost me at "accurate retelling"
- blackflame7000 7y agoThings always happen a particular way, regardless of peoples memory of that event. Case in point, a video camera can sometimes give an accurate retelling of the events at a particular place at a particular time.
- falcor84 7y agoA video is closer to the event than a textual retelling, but is still only a proxy. The choice of camera positioning can significantly change the viewer's perception of the event, and the narrative formed.
- blackflame7000 7y agoOk then let the accurate retelling be defined as the view from all angles. One need not interpret events that transpired before to interpret the action because thats where bias in news comes from. It comes from trying to infer meaning and deduce reasoning with no factual proof. Actions speak louder than words so its more important to describe the action than the intent