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Fiendish Thingy

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1. When facts no longer matter, there can be no shared reality

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Tue Dec 10, 2024, 09:38 AM

Dec 2024

Without a shared reality, it is impossible to agree on what the problem is, let alone how to solve it.

The populace can be manipulated by “vibes”; whoever is most adept at creating and influencing “vibes” has the most power.

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When facts no longer matter: 3 key steps to return to civil dialogue [View all] marmar Dec 2024 OP

When facts no longer matter, there can be no shared reality Fiendish Thingy Dec 2024 #1

And that is undoubtedly the worst part of Trumpism's legacy to America... Blue_Tires Dec 2024 #2

This is also the part where I ask why the onus is ALWAYS on DEMS to "reach out" and "understand" the other side.... Blue_Tires Dec 2024 #3