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

      I believe in objective reality. I don’t believe in giving someone the authority to decide what objective reality is.

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        So you don’t believe in science? Peer-reviewed studies? It’s only valid if you make the hypotheses, and do the experiments yourself?

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          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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            So you do believe in giving someone the authority to “decide” (or really just tell you) what objective reality is.

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              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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                  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.