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What doesn’t scare me about this is what Trump has demonstrated so clearly: lying with zero evidence to back you up is so much easier than faking the evidence.
by idontwantthis 3y ago
What doesn’t scare me about this is what Trump has demonstrated so clearly: lying with zero evidence to back you up is so much easier than faking the evidence. And it’s more effective because it’s impossible to argue against a reality that doesn’t exist.
- MarcoZavala 3y ago[dead]
- Timwi 3y agoI'm not sure I understand why it's more effective. I agree with you that it is, but I don't get why so many people are happy to rally behind a cause whose foundation is obvious lies.
- Swenrekcah 3y agoI think some of it comes from a want to belong. It is in some ways like religion - people probably realise the scriptures aren't always factually correct but they like the shared suspension of disbelief. Also some of it probably has to do with generally feeling bad, anxious or uncertain about the future. Some might take solace in inflicting those same feelings upon others who seem to have it better. But it is also the case that 'the other side' often rallies behind obvious nonsense dictated by the identity politics of the day (like IQ isn't real, math is racist, etc.). There are probably similar feelings at play there, a want for belonging of some sort.
- dimgl 3y agoThis is a bad faith argument. Your comment has nothing to do with deepfakes.
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