So we have some "Fact-Check" enthusiasts in here...… people who can throw down a link to.... oh.... say.... Snopes or Wiki.... and rest their case.
In general, anyone who believes in "facts" is, imo, reverting to some pious psychological resting place and declaring that there is nothing more to know.
The internet, today, has become more and more a "social" context and less and less a place for meaningful communication..... if you can't see the difference, I don't think I can help you. Really.
But the Chinese government (Chairman Xi, more or less) today is serious about managing the webz in their nation, and everywhere else. They are investing in our mainstream Media and internet giants. Computer chips "Made in China" are being spiked with tools for management, and spying. It's a concern to our military people if they buy "Made in China" equipment. The Chinese govt has done a one-up thing on our own internal spying.... and it's all for the purpose of creating a social context that is favorable for them. And for influencing our elections.
So here goes. A closer look at who owns what.... starting with our "Fact-Checkers".... starting with Snopes.
I just have to do this because Bulletproof called me out as a liar for saying we have lying fact-check services and media.....
Jason, you're in this. OK, so in the Big Bird generation, truth has become a socially normative concept where emotion and social context rule. But that definition of "Lie" not applying to anything we pretend to believe just is not relevant in this discussion.
We have few facts, really, that cannot stand a second look. And the word "Lie" applies to political agenda hacks who will say what it takes to win for their cause.... or who will pay to run up fact-checker flags that routinely massage the message for their purposes.
And to all forms of media dedicated to managing the public on purpose.
In general, anyone who believes in "facts" is, imo, reverting to some pious psychological resting place and declaring that there is nothing more to know.
The internet, today, has become more and more a "social" context and less and less a place for meaningful communication..... if you can't see the difference, I don't think I can help you. Really.
But the Chinese government (Chairman Xi, more or less) today is serious about managing the webz in their nation, and everywhere else. They are investing in our mainstream Media and internet giants. Computer chips "Made in China" are being spiked with tools for management, and spying. It's a concern to our military people if they buy "Made in China" equipment. The Chinese govt has done a one-up thing on our own internal spying.... and it's all for the purpose of creating a social context that is favorable for them. And for influencing our elections.
So here goes. A closer look at who owns what.... starting with our "Fact-Checkers".... starting with Snopes.
I just have to do this because Bulletproof called me out as a liar for saying we have lying fact-check services and media.....
Jason, you're in this. OK, so in the Big Bird generation, truth has become a socially normative concept where emotion and social context rule. But that definition of "Lie" not applying to anything we pretend to believe just is not relevant in this discussion.
We have few facts, really, that cannot stand a second look. And the word "Lie" applies to political agenda hacks who will say what it takes to win for their cause.... or who will pay to run up fact-checker flags that routinely massage the message for their purposes.
And to all forms of media dedicated to managing the public on purpose.