> The lies [...] The only defense seems [...] strong analytical skills [...] skepticism Those skills seem unaffordable to many. Suggesting this defense unpacks

> The lies [...] The only defense seems [...] strong analytical skills [...] skepticism Those skills seem unaffordable to many. Suggesting this defense unpacks as belief in conspiracies. Which does seem a widespread strategy in low-trust societies, but doesn't seem helpful. But I'm reminded of recycling's misdirection, encouraging people to act as an individuals to mitigate damage, rather than collectively through representative government to prevent it. Perhaps the most impactful recent measure to increase truthfulness in US society, was making corporate officers personally liable for misleading statements? How might that be improved upon? And there seem divergences between self image and actions, with respect to honesty, in many US subcultures. Potentially providing leverage for change?