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It should start with,A classic hit piece that conflates very important issues with some ridiculous ideas just to make a point. Some good comments.
People who trust their gut are suckers for ‘bulls–t’ conspiracy theories: scientists
For many people, what they feel is true must be reality, simply because they feel it is.nypost.com
off-guardian.org
I prefer to read it on ZeroHedge because then I get to read the Comments:Excellent article - worth the time
Some Call It Conspiracy Theory – Part 2
Iain Davis In Part 1 we contrasted the popular misconceptions about so-called “conspiracy theorists” with the well-grounded demographic research done on the individuals who, collectively, have had …
www.zerohedge.com
I don't tend to be heavily invested in comments sections but thanks for sharing.I prefer to read it on ZeroHedge because then I get to read the Comments:
Some Call It Conspiracy Theory, Part 2 | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
Many times the Comments on ZeroHedge are superior to the articles themselves. But suit yourself.
I did read the comments to the article you posted. It made zero difference to my understanding of the article. I thought it was a great article before reading the comments and I still think so
I agree
off-guardian.org
I agree with you for this specific articleSome Call It Conspiracy Theory – Part 2
Iain Davis In Part 1 we contrasted the popular misconceptions about so-called “conspiracy theorists” with the well-grounded demographic research done on the individuals who, collectively, have had …
From the article -
What actual facts have been established?
- First, it is a fact that the LM has exploited the allegations and has deployed the composition fallacy to discredit both Brand’s and his social media followers’ opinions.
- Second, it is a fact that the allegations about Brand emerged at the same time that the Online Safety Bill passed its final reading stage. The Brand allegations grabbed all the headlines, leaving virtually no room for prominent coverage of the imminent UK censorship law by the LM. Thoroughly distracting the UK public.
- Third, it is a fact that the purpose of the Online Safety Act is to shore up the dwindling reach of the LM and censor its independent media competition.
- Fourth, it is a fact that Brand and his followers are considered part of the independent media, which the LM accuses of being conspiracy theorists.
- Fifth, it is a fact that formative figures in the UK government have used the allegations published by the LM to attempt to limit the reach of someone who has millions of followers and whom they accuse of being a conspiracy theorist.
- Sixth, it is a fact that limiting the reach of popular conspiracy theorists is exactly what the Online Safety Act is designed to achieve.
I agree with you in general
People are accused of being conspiracy theorists by the Overlords when they speak of inconvenient things that are obviously true but you aren't allowed to notice, much less verbalize about them. Like saying, "Look! What's that giant elephant doing here in the living room?", or "How did two airplanes knock down three buildings?" "Conspiracy theory" as a derogatory term was invented by the CIA back in the 1960's after the JFK assassination. People are sick to death of the ridiculousness of it. So it doesn't work anymore for the Powers that Be and they really don't like that. This is why they have tried so hard to shut down free speech. Well, it won't work. The truth seems to just keep seeping out on the internet. They CAN'T shut it down. They've lost control and that terrifies them. So they create the Online Safety Act? It won't work. They can't get that genie back into the bottle.Some Call It Conspiracy Theory – Part 2
Iain Davis In Part 1 we contrasted the popular misconceptions about so-called “conspiracy theorists” with the well-grounded demographic research done on the individuals who, collectively, have had …
From the article -
What actual facts have been established?
- First, it is a fact that the LM has exploited the allegations and has deployed the composition fallacy to discredit both Brand’s and his social media followers’ opinions.
- Second, it is a fact that the allegations about Brand emerged at the same time that the Online Safety Bill passed its final reading stage. The Brand allegations grabbed all the headlines, leaving virtually no room for prominent coverage of the imminent UK censorship law by the LM. Thoroughly distracting the UK public.
- Third, it is a fact that the purpose of the Online Safety Act is to shore up the dwindling reach of the LM and censor its independent media competition.
- Fourth, it is a fact that Brand and his followers are considered part of the independent media, which the LM accuses of being conspiracy theorists.
- Fifth, it is a fact that formative figures in the UK government have used the allegations published by the LM to attempt to limit the reach of someone who has millions of followers and whom they accuse of being a conspiracy theorist.
- Sixth, it is a fact that limiting the reach of popular conspiracy theorists is exactly what the Online Safety Act is designed to achieve.
Again, the article was excellent. It does not need distilling. It's UK specific for a reason. Clearly the UK context was being missed. Also I think understanding the historical context of the British press helps.
this?
I am glad someone else finds zerohedge comments fascinating. Where else could we find men who are managing millions or billions in funds for the big players, keeping track of world events as they affect markets and investment trends. Do you think some of those hedge fund mgrs trade info not just with each other but perhaps influence the elite power brokers as well?
Well, I dunno. The array of posters has morphed over the years and it seems to be less finance oriented than in days of yore. But I still enjoy the discussions. News stories' links get posted in the Comments that you wouldn't find otherwise. The Comments provide a variety of perspectives that I find interesting.
