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> The difference now is that there are lies and conspiracies in different directions rather than a consensus of lies and conspiracy theories. Quite the opposit
by varjag 5y ago
> The difference now is that there are lies and conspiracies in different directions rather than a consensus of lies and conspiracy theories.
Quite the opposite, the once-thriving ecosystem of conspiracy theories is gutted now. Social networks did to it what industrial farming did to agriculture. It's one huge monoculture spanning nations, generations, languages and cultures. Even across the professed political alignments.
When once you were able to meet a person with crackpot beliefs in one area but seemingly sane in the other, now it's a wholesale deal. Listen to them rant about a single cliche conspiracy and you very much know their whole worldview on every issue down to the minute detail.
- Ambolia 5y agoI think there is still a whole ecosystem of conspiracies, the only reason they look more homogeneous now is because 50% of the population of america is basically "out" now, there's no narrative that integrates them into the country, so they instead coalesce around a set of simplified so called conspiracy theories. The simplifications for the masses will always look more ridiculous and basic. I like the analysis saying that america has collapsed in the last years from a "Two-Story State" to a "One-Story State", so everybody that is left out of that story is now a traitor to the country. https://americanmind.org/salvo/the-clear-pill-part-1-of-5-the-four-stroke-regime/ https://americanmind.org/salvo/the-clear-pill-part-1-of-5-th...
- varjag 5y agoThing is I'm not just talking about America, all these talking points are now transnational and come just as bundled.
- beebeepka 5y agoI can't relate to your experience at all. What you say is certainly true but at the same time maybe you are too quick to judge people? Try topics that aren't that hot so that real thoughts may surface instead of propaganda