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In my experience, there's only one way out of the misinformation hole. Read a lot of competing views and keep as emotionally neutral a stance as possible. Learn
by laserbeam 5y ago
In my experience, there's only one way out of the misinformation hole. Read a lot of competing views and keep as emotionally neutral a stance as possible. Learn why people love religion, science, alternative medicine, math, psychology, meditation, fighting, cars, guns, sailing, skiing and politics.
What's the fraction of a % of people willing to spend that kind of effort. To learn for the sake of learning, not to prove a point or show others they are right :(.
- brg 5y agoThere is another way that I have found myself more comfortable with as I get older. That is to simply not have an opinion, and at times actively ignore, things that are either irrelevant to my life or outside of my control. On many topics people rebel against this attitude, because they see it as a moral imperative to be an activist. But that's not how I choose to live, and I find it is easier to be happy this way.
- lcall 5y agoOne of my siblings comes to mind as someone who is good at this. This seems like another way of saying we have to choose our battles (priorities). I believe working (as wisely as we can) in the service of others is important. But we have to prioritize, and being peaceful, & kind & responsible to those nearest us are high priorities.
- marmadukester39 5y agoApathy, not wrong opinions, is the key outcome of propagandistic misinformation.