False and misleading posts about the Ukraine conflict continue to go viral on major social media platforms, as Russia’s invasion of the country extends beyond 500 days.

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    1 year ago

    How much of what you follow on the news follows the scientific process?

    I do believe in science. But I also believe that humans will lie and distort the truth when it suits their purpose.

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      1 year ago

      So you do believe in giving someone the authority to “decide” (or really just tell you) what objective reality is. But, what, only when the thing they tell you comports with your previous understanding of that reality?

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        1 year ago

        Let me put this in simpler language you’ll understand: I don’t think it is a good idea to empower the government, or some corporation to be the arbiter of what the truth is. Because they will inevitably abuse this power.

        It does not mean I reject the concept of objective reality, or our ability to learn it.

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            1 year ago

            Do you want a Trump appointed judge to decide if what you are saying is misinformation?

            Replace Trump with the crazy person from your country.