It’s an important part of fascism. The idea of objective truth is devalued, so that truth comes from authority. It doesn’t matter what evidence exists, or if this week’s reality is consistent with last week or even itself. The point is to sell the narrative on an emotional level.
What I’m saying is that this isn’t some cultural phenomenon that just happened. It’s organised and intentional.
Yeah. This is something I keep realizing.
So many people simply seek to ‘support’ their tribe/idols. Scientific debate isn’t the point; loyalty and conformity is.
It’s a feature of a lot of religious culture. And, in an oddly similar way, influencer culture.
And there is absolutely nothing you can do about it unless there’s a really huge personal connection/issue.
These are the people that seek things “to have their ears tickled” instead of ingesting the truth of the matter.
It’s an important part of fascism. The idea of objective truth is devalued, so that truth comes from authority. It doesn’t matter what evidence exists, or if this week’s reality is consistent with last week or even itself. The point is to sell the narrative on an emotional level.
What I’m saying is that this isn’t some cultural phenomenon that just happened. It’s organised and intentional.