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May

“This question should be phrased with neutral and sincere language.” Is this Quora’s way of saying “We don’t agree with your political beliefs”?

May 17, 2022

By B

“This question should be phrased with neutral and sincere language.” Is this Quora’s way of saying “We don’t agree with your political beliefs”? Not necessarily, but probably. It’s funny, the following question does not seem neutral with sincere language: My answer: https://server.learningframework.com/?p=10037 I think social media companies need to butt...

May

In the US, we have freedom of the press, freedom of Speech. Does that mean, we can lie to others on TV, like Tucker Carlson allegedly does most nights on his news Broadcast? Then why if I lie to authorities do I get prosecuted, but he seemingly doesn’t?

May 17, 2022

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By B

In the US, we have freedom of Press, freedom of Speech. Does that mean, we can lie to others on TV, like Tucker Carlson allegedly does most nights on his news Broadcast? Then why if I lie to authorities do I get prosecuted, but he...

May

To what extent is there a political interpretation of the cosmos?

May 16, 2022

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By B

To what extent is there a political interpretation of the cosmos? Wherever objective truth is sought, and yet it is difficult to ascertain, politics will emerge to tip the scales in one direction or another. And, the cosmos is full of the unknown where control of objective...

May

Why should we not be abusive in our speech, even when others are unkind to us?

May 16, 2022

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By B

Why should we not be abusive in our speech, even when others are unkind to us? Because the others are reacting because they cannot reason (using instead their emotional fight or flight response). A rational person simply develops an argument. They use abusive language to compel you...

May

Do the media present psychological information more in a sober manner or in a sensationalistic manner?

May 16, 2022

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By B

Do the media present psychological information more in a sober manner or in a sensationalistic manner? I discovered in my work to understand reason (and the cause of its absence) that the term curiosity is simply another name for reason. Strange huh? Curiosity is the search...

May

Will the Republican focus on culture wars over free speech hurt them in the long run?

May 16, 2022

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By B

Will the Republican focus on culture wars over free speech hurt them in the long run? Any group that respectfully tends towards objective truth on a subject will not be harmed. They may even gain in popularity. The public debate takes time though. It is also messy. As...

May

What specifically does the Homeland Security Disinformation Governance Board consider disinformation?

May 15, 2022

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By B

What specifically does the Homeland Security Disinformation Governance Board consider disinformation? Any position, irrespective of its actual veracity, that is counterfactual to the US Government’s governing narrative. In other words, they are the deciders. From (George Orwell’s Animal Farm): No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all...

May

Why are some people here so weak? Why did you give up your right to free speech? Why do you let mass media brainwash you turning you into complete idiots? And most of all how tf do you think that you will give me jail time for a diagnosis?

May 15, 2022

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By B

Why are some people here so weak? Why did you give up your right to free speech? Why do you let mass media brainwash you turning you into complete idiots? And most of all how tf do you think that you will give me jail...

May

Is this true? “ It’s curious how the truth of one side is so fragile that it cannot be allowed to be challenged and yet the disinformation of the other so robust that it constantly invites engagement and refutation and yet seems to remain standing”

May 15, 2022

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By B

Is this true? “ It's curious how the truth of one side is so fragile that it cannot be allowed to be challenged and yet the disinformation of the other so robust that it constantly invites engagement and refutation and yet seems to remain standing”. Yes. This...

May

Why is it that if you don’t agree with someone’s point of view it’s so easy to be called a sheep or right-winger? Why can’t we have a conversation without the fair or being criticized for your opinion?

May 15, 2022

In Quick Observations

By B

Why is it that if you don’t agree with someone's point of view it’s so easy to be called a sheep or right-winger? Why can't we have a conversation without the fair or being criticized for your opinion? Name-calling is an emotional response (fight or flight)...