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Yeah you might want to brush up on the current state of affairs. A lot has happened in the last 9 years.

• Clubber 4y ago
  So have you ever been duped into believing something stupid from reading social media?
  • cush 4y ago
    It might be worth your time to explore outside the realm of singular, anecdotal, HN comments and dive a bit into the history and research. Good luck to you, friend!
    • Clubber 4y ago
      >It might be worth your time to explore outside the realm of singular, anecdotal, HN comments and dive a bit into the history and research. Good luck to you, friend! I don't buy the statement that social media is a threat to democracy. I think it's a political football and used hyperbolically in an attempt to normalize further censorship of people and press. I was hoping for at least one reasonable example of how social media is literally a threat to democracy to ease my mind, but I have yet to see a convincing one. I would say if anything, government censoring press and citizens is significantly more of a threat to democracy than garbage people post on social media that most people can see through.
      • cush 4y ago
        > I don't buy the statement.. You've also stated that you aren't up to date on the latest information around the topic. I've recommend you familiarize yourself and even provided resources (Cambridge Analytica, Social Dilemma). It seems you're incredibly invested in this conversation. Take this time and passion to learn about it. Have a great day!