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It's also easier than ever to publish, so we're surely seeing the effect of putting less time and effort into speaking out. At the same time, the rise in polit
by randcraw 6y ago
It's also easier than ever to publish, so we're surely seeing the effect of putting less time and effort into speaking out. At the same time, the rise in political and social polarization especially in America rewards choosing sides and expressing emotion-driven opinion in order to to bond with your home boys. This practice has never been more evident than it is today, in an election year dominated by a prez candidate not known for thoughtful informed rational discourse.
- 29athrowaway 6y agoBy cost of publishing I mean effort involved in creating content to be published as well. Conspiracy theories thrive when credibility and authority are not required to publish: flat earthers, anti-vaxxers, government related conspiracies, aristocracy related conspiracies... People being able to post anything also facilitates "online mob justice", when people mistakenly arrive to the conclusion that certain entity is responsible for whatever they consider unfair.