Nonsense. When have people not trusted others to tell them what's true? When have they not been manipulated as a result? If that kills democracy, then it was de

Nonsense. When have people not trusted others to tell them what's true? When have they not been manipulated as a result? If that kills democracy, then it was dead from birth. Democracy persists, imperfect though it is, despite these facts. If it dies, it won't be because someone "invented" fake news. It's more likely to die because people believe it can't safely be practiced because of things like fake news.