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We certainly can't. And should not try, as this would make it worse. Damage is already done, and it might worsen, but I am 100% confident that this generation
by stephc_int13 3y ago
We certainly can't. And should not try, as this would make it worse.
Damage is already done, and it might worsen, but I am 100% confident that this generation will adapt, and the next ones.
Meta cognition at the collective level is very powerful, even if slow.
I have a similar opinion about conspiracy theories and the management of information and trust on the internet. The transient effects can be nasty, but it is worse to over-react.
Don't treat people like children.
- AtlasBarfed 3y agoI am not as confident. At some point, the barrage of ads and media and intrusion will cross a breaking point. You already see the cracks, people are experiencing a postmodern disassociation with reality. Echo chambers, doomscrolling, hype cycles, misinformation, AI/Photoshop fakes, state level disinformation warfare, propaganda, and good old advertising are simply overwhelming people. The forthcoming fake flood of AI is the next possible breaking point. I think some people are starting to reject media, and I think the drumbeat is increasing.
- stephc_int13 3y ago> I think some people are starting to reject media, and I think the drumbeat is increasing. So why are you not confident? You're already seeing the immune system reaction.
- photonthug 3y agoRejecting media is next door to rejecting science, society, any and all rational argument etc. It’s not an immune reaction per se, it’s a preamble to shutdown. Basically we want people to choose what they believe judiciously, not to get overwhelmed and believe nothing.