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> The only way we can fix it is by becoming aware that what we're seeing isn't free speech, its some distorted picture of the world designed to engage us longer
by RealityVoid 5y ago
> The only way we can fix it is by becoming aware that what we're seeing isn't free speech, its some distorted picture of the world designed to engage us longer at any cost.
I like your assessment, but the conclusion is depressing me. Because that awareness is never going to reach the wide population and simply understanding something, sadly, does not make you immune to it. You can understand the reason things are the way they are but still feel the frustration and revolt inside you. I know I do.
- spion 5y agoI have some hope based on the development of awareness of "yellow press" (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_journalism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_journalism). I don't see another solution that can reach "both sides".
- spion 5y agoI just wanted to add - for anyone that thinks the spread of viral false information isn't just as serious of a problem as lack of free speach is, I invite you to read this story https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1460368038859919361.html https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1460368038859919361.html