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The fact that FB allows for certifiably false information to be broadcasted on their network will be their downfall. We’ve never had a decentralized network of
by sprafa 6y ago
The fact that FB allows for certifiably false information to be broadcasted on their network will be their downfall. We’ve never had a decentralized network of information with no fact verification with global reach. Now we’re seeing the consequences
- the_snooze 6y agoI think you have to put more responsibility on Facebook here. It's very much a centralized network. It's just that the people behind the network don't want the duty of being good stewards of it. Based on their actions and inaction, their values don't seem to go much further than "ad money printer goes brrrr." They want the money and influence that comes with scale but none of the responsibility for it.
- rvz 6y agoSounds like most of all the social media companies. > Now we’re seeing the consequences As with all of 'Big Tech', this road to hell was paved with 'good intentions' with thanks to those very smart engineers and scientists who created these cool technologies but with the unintended consequence that it can be (ab)used by bad actors. They tried their best to control it or 'regulate themselves', but I guess the 'Big Tech' story will ultimately end in the US supreme court.
- rtx 6y agoThe downfall will be due to loosing patience with democracy. Don't assume people motives for voting one way or other are any different than yours.
- sprafa 6y agoIf you go to the latest tom Hanks trailer up on YT, the comment section is full of QAnon folks who claim he’s part of a cabal of paedos. Some people are crazy and they should not have a platform.