In the future, the top 1% will be extra for edited, proofed content printed on paper or captured on physical film. The rest of us will be left to fight over what is true vs. what is AI-generated truthiness.
(1/4) “A liar will not be believed even when he speaks the truth.” - We all know that. But it's not that simple. The question of #truth, its meaning, and the existence of multiple truths has become a pressing concern due to recent events like a rathetr unique presidency, an unexpected war in Europe, accelerated climate change, and the popularity of a hyped chat bot ...
"When 24 Farban executives were tried at Nuremberg for the slaughter at Monowitz, then argued that they had no choice but to pursue slave labor – it was their duty to their shareholders. The judges agreed: 19 of those executives walked."
"If anyone can refute me—show me I'm making a mistake or looking at things from the wrong perspective—I'll gladly change. It's the truth I'm after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance." —Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Book VI
History has shown that disruptive events — such as the toppling of a regime or the loss of a war — can force a new perspective and the brain is able to recalibrate. So it is at least possible to change this pattern.
Once the Trump base is engaged, away from the frenzy of fear and manipulation, the lie can become clear. all the great liars, from dictators to autocrats, were eventually defeated by truth, which eventually will win out.
#Truth Social heeft 5 miljoen gebruikers en is op de een of andere manier $ 6 miljard waard. Wat hebben wij met #Mastodon (meer dan 15 miljoen gebruikers) dan een kostbaar juweel in handen, hè? En het mooiste is: niemand kan het door een beursgang verkwanselen.