I wish some publication, would have here's what they said was going to happen, and here's what actually happened. What can we a society learn from it?
Too often are politics and culture is all about feelings, and the self-righteousness of people's opinions. People in decision making positions, have to make calls and live with the conseque…
I wish some publication, would have here's what they said was going to happen, and here's what actually happened. What can we a society learn from it?
Too often are politics and culture is all about feelings, and the self-righteousness of people's opinions. People in decision making positions, have to make calls and live with the consequences. The talking heads, and handwringers in society don't have any responsibility. But we always talk about the future, and never look back at what actually happened and why. The article about JFK was interesting in that it tells how a few fringe back goes feel about things but what is a broad majority of people think? Or do they even think. I think a place that has real data where people can make up their own minds would be a great addition to society.
I agree. I do not want others to tell me what to think. I want facts. I will decide what I think about them. I saw Max Headroom in the early 90s(?) and thought "[N]ah that could never happen here." I was so wrong. It was prescient.
I disagree. I know someone is trying to sell me a bill of goods when the article is light on facts and heavy on emotion. But I have spent a lifetime analyzing evidence so my credibility detector is pretty well developed.
Yes, that is a good indicator. I think the problem arises when there are multiple "facts" that can't be analyzed, because we can't find the source for the the "facts," or there are multiple competing sources and there is no way to determine which one is correct. I think this is especially true when dealing with govt. sources that are put out there anonomously.
I agree. But that kind of fact is just propaganda. There is very little I read that I do not verify independently. And I have lots of red flags that discredit a source for me - over-reliance on stats, use of emotional language, an intro to establish the writer's bona fides.
Albert, I've love to get your feedback on my book and my work. I agree with you 100% that "People in decision making positions, have to make calls and live with the consequences." What I've attempted to do is look at the decisions of those people and explore them from the conspiratorial perspective as to "why did you make THIS decision when THAT decision was also on the table?
when you mention "I think a place that has real data where people can make up their own minds would be a great addition to society." I agree 100% as well, hence why I introduce conspiratorial data, which whether agreed upon or not, is still data.
Here's the link to my book but looking forward to your thoughts and comments!
To me the conspiracy theory will always be there, just depends on what level of fear you have. But looking at our present situation ( obviously to me) government controls what you see and hear. Depends on who is in control. Maybe when JFK was assassinated I wasn’t mature enough to understand the world. Someone or group has control of what is put out as what is wrong and how to fix it or their solution. As I grow older I see a corrupt government and media bent on total control of the population ( mostly leftist and evil democrats).
I wish some publication, would have here's what they said was going to happen, and here's what actually happened. What can we a society learn from it?
Too often are politics and culture is all about feelings, and the self-righteousness of people's opinions. People in decision making positions, have to make calls and live with the consequences. The talking heads, and handwringers in society don't have any responsibility. But we always talk about the future, and never look back at what actually happened and why. The article about JFK was interesting in that it tells how a few fringe back goes feel about things but what is a broad majority of people think? Or do they even think. I think a place that has real data where people can make up their own minds would be a great addition to society.
I agree. I do not want others to tell me what to think. I want facts. I will decide what I think about them. I saw Max Headroom in the early 90s(?) and thought "[N]ah that could never happen here." I was so wrong. It was prescient.
You never know if the facts are the facts.
I disagree. I know someone is trying to sell me a bill of goods when the article is light on facts and heavy on emotion. But I have spent a lifetime analyzing evidence so my credibility detector is pretty well developed.
Yes, that is a good indicator. I think the problem arises when there are multiple "facts" that can't be analyzed, because we can't find the source for the the "facts," or there are multiple competing sources and there is no way to determine which one is correct. I think this is especially true when dealing with govt. sources that are put out there anonomously.
I agree. But that kind of fact is just propaganda. There is very little I read that I do not verify independently. And I have lots of red flags that discredit a source for me - over-reliance on stats, use of emotional language, an intro to establish the writer's bona fides.
Why is over-reliance on stats one of your red flags?
Those are good points, thanks, I'll use them.
Albert, I've love to get your feedback on my book and my work. I agree with you 100% that "People in decision making positions, have to make calls and live with the consequences." What I've attempted to do is look at the decisions of those people and explore them from the conspiratorial perspective as to "why did you make THIS decision when THAT decision was also on the table?
when you mention "I think a place that has real data where people can make up their own minds would be a great addition to society." I agree 100% as well, hence why I introduce conspiratorial data, which whether agreed upon or not, is still data.
Here's the link to my book but looking forward to your thoughts and comments!
https://www.amazon.com/Unorthodox-Truth-Theoretical-Discussion-Reality/dp/B0CL3J51JZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZB0UKUCQ6PU9&keywords=an+unorthodox+truth&qid=1698936173&sprefix=%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1
To me the conspiracy theory will always be there, just depends on what level of fear you have. But looking at our present situation ( obviously to me) government controls what you see and hear. Depends on who is in control. Maybe when JFK was assassinated I wasn’t mature enough to understand the world. Someone or group has control of what is put out as what is wrong and how to fix it or their solution. As I grow older I see a corrupt government and media bent on total control of the population ( mostly leftist and evil democrats).
As a lifelong conservative, I would add evil republicans to that mix.