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Are we doing just fine?

by klyrs 2y ago

moralestapia 2y ago
(I knew this exact reply was going to come up) Yes, we are. The internet has been a massive game changer for humanity. For the better. Here's some of the benefits it brought, FYI: * The internet provides instant access to vast amounts of information from around the globe. * It enables efficient communication through email, messaging apps, and social media platforms. * Online shopping allows people to conveniently purchase goods and services from anywhere. * Education has been revolutionized with e-learning platforms offering courses on diverse subjects. * The internet facilitates remote work, allowing individuals to collaborate regardless of location. * Social networking sites help people connect with friends, family, and like-minded individuals. * Streaming services offer endless entertainment options, from movies to music to podcasts. * Online banking allows for secure management of finances and transactions. * Information sharing platforms like Wikipedia promote knowledge exchange and dissemination. * Telemedicine services provide access to healthcare professionals and advice remotely. * Crowdfunding platforms empower individuals and organizations to raise funds for projects and causes. * The internet has democratized publishing, allowing anyone to share their ideas through blogs and websites. * It serves as a platform for political activism and social movements, fostering global solidarity. * Online forums and communities offer support and resources for people with shared interests or challenges. * Digital maps and navigation tools simplify travel and exploration, making the world more accessible. * The internet facilitates innovation by providing a platform for collaboration and idea sharing. * It has transformed the job market, creating opportunities in fields like digital marketing and programming. * Online forums and communities offer support and resources for people with shared interests or challenges. * The internet enables cultural exchange and appreciation through platforms like YouTube and social media. * It has empowered individuals with access to tools for self-expression, creativity, and entrepreneurship. ... and I could go on for hours. So, yes, despite its downsides, the internet is a net positive technology.
- klyrs 2y ago
  Thanks for the LLM spam. I'll not bother to rebut your gish gallop point by point, but one phrase sticks out like a sore thumb: fostering global solidarity Bull. Shit.
  - moralestapia 2y ago
    Yawn. I'd have preferred to read a rational argument on why you think that's not true, but some people here forget the purpose of this forum ...
    - ragequittah 2y ago
      gestures broadly. Half of the world has an entirely different set of facts than the other half. As a society (the medical / scientific community is at a near consensus) we still can't agree on whether a vaccine works, or whether masks can slow the spread of a virus. The sheer amount of bad actors spreading wildly bogus information is astonishing.
      - moralestapia 2y ago
        Solidarity !== cultural homogeinity. You are confused on what both concepts mean. Btw, a community where there is one single set of beliefs shared by everybody is a terrible place to be.
        ragequittah 2y ago
        My honest opinion is that the people (30-50% of the population?) voting for authoritarians like Trump, Orban, Bolsonaro, Meloni, Bukele, Ergodan, etc are not at all in Solidarity with what I'll call "the rest of us". From the ones I've spoken to there's legitimately a theme of wanting the chaos that these people bring to the world. Sticking a wrench in society for fun and profit. And what I'm talking about isn't everyone having a single set of beliefs, that would be absurd. It's bad actors spreading what they know to be misinformation, and people falling hook line and sinker for the false rhetoric because it's repeated so often. People like Tucker Carlson who privately says Trump is a massive evil, publicly praises him. Or Russian troll farms that just constantly post the most controversial takes on social media until they become normalized. What used to be a fringe group of conspiracy theorists that read rags like "The National Inquirer" and believed it has exploded because it's easy to make a website/podcast/twitter handle that looks legit and spreads like wildfire.

Are we doing just fine?

by klyrs 2y ago

Are we doing just fine?

(I knew this exact reply was going to come up) Yes, we are. The internet has been a massive game changer for humanity. For the better. Here's some of the benefits it brought, FYI: * The internet provides instant access to vast amounts of information from around the globe. * It enables efficient communication through email, messaging apps, and social media platforms. * Online shopping allows people to conveniently purchase goods and services from anywhere. * Education has been revolutionized with e-learning platforms offering courses on diverse subjects. * The internet facilitates remote work, allowing individuals to collaborate regardless of location. * Social networking sites help people connect with friends, family, and like-minded individuals. * Streaming services offer endless entertainment options, from movies to music to podcasts. * Online banking allows for secure management of finances and transactions. * Information sharing platforms like Wikipedia promote knowledge exchange and dissemination. * Telemedicine services provide access to healthcare professionals and advice remotely. * Crowdfunding platforms empower individuals and organizations to raise funds for projects and causes. * The internet has democratized publishing, allowing anyone to share their ideas through blogs and websites. * It serves as a platform for political activism and social movements, fostering global solidarity. * Online forums and communities offer support and resources for people with shared interests or challenges. * Digital maps and navigation tools simplify travel and exploration, making the world more accessible. * The internet facilitates innovation by providing a platform for collaboration and idea sharing. * It has transformed the job market, creating opportunities in fields like digital marketing and programming. * Online forums and communities offer support and resources for people with shared interests or challenges. * The internet enables cultural exchange and appreciation through platforms like YouTube and social media. * It has empowered individuals with access to tools for self-expression, creativity, and entrepreneurship. ... and I could go on for hours. So, yes, despite its downsides, the internet is a net positive technology.

klyrs 2y ago
Thanks for the LLM spam. I'll not bother to rebut your gish gallop point by point, but one phrase sticks out like a sore thumb: fostering global solidarity Bull. Shit.
- moralestapia 2y ago
  Yawn. I'd have preferred to read a rational argument on why you think that's not true, but some people here forget the purpose of this forum ...
  - ragequittah 2y ago
    gestures broadly. Half of the world has an entirely different set of facts than the other half. As a society (the medical / scientific community is at a near consensus) we still can't agree on whether a vaccine works, or whether masks can slow the spread of a virus. The sheer amount of bad actors spreading wildly bogus information is astonishing.
    - moralestapia 2y ago
      Solidarity !== cultural homogeinity. You are confused on what both concepts mean. Btw, a community where there is one single set of beliefs shared by everybody is a terrible place to be.
      - ragequittah 2y ago
        My honest opinion is that the people (30-50% of the population?) voting for authoritarians like Trump, Orban, Bolsonaro, Meloni, Bukele, Ergodan, etc are not at all in Solidarity with what I'll call "the rest of us". From the ones I've spoken to there's legitimately a theme of wanting the chaos that these people bring to the world. Sticking a wrench in society for fun and profit. And what I'm talking about isn't everyone having a single set of beliefs, that would be absurd. It's bad actors spreading what they know to be misinformation, and people falling hook line and sinker for the false rhetoric because it's repeated so often. People like Tucker Carlson who privately says Trump is a massive evil, publicly praises him. Or Russian troll farms that just constantly post the most controversial takes on social media until they become normalized. What used to be a fringe group of conspiracy theorists that read rags like "The National Inquirer" and believed it has exploded because it's easy to make a website/podcast/twitter handle that looks legit and spreads like wildfire.