Europeans want decisive action against disinformation on the internet::More than half of all EU citizens doubt the truthfulness of the information they find online. Recognizing false content and actively responding to it is easier for the young and the educated. Almost nine out of ten Europeans feel tech companies and policymakers both have a responsibility to combat…
Honestly, I think the truth is simpler. Humans are a very large group, and just by sheer numbers there will always be idiots and assholes. I consider them to be canaries. If theres idiots, if theres disagreements and arguments, then theres valuable discussion to be had.
Find ways to minimize the time & energy that you and others around you spend on rewarding idiots and assholes for being such.
It simply just is earier to make up false information, than to debunk it. I can come up with an insane claim right now, and before you’ve googled the explanation to why I’m wrong, I’ve already came up with 3 new ones.