Overthink Post-Truth
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Aug 26, 2025 The discussion dives into the rise of misinformation and its troubling effects on public trust. Key political figures exemplify the normalization of falsehoods in contemporary discourse. Ellie and David tackle the blurred lines between misinformation and disinformation while emphasizing the need for truth literacy. They explore the complex relationship between postmodernism and the current crisis, reflecting on how academic thought may intersect with rampant political deception. Through personal anecdotes, they dissect concepts of 'bullshit' and highlight the importance of honesty in our communicative age.
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Falsehood Plus Impunity Creates Post-Truth
- Post-truth combines rampant falsehoods with impunity for speakers, not only more lies.
- Paul Krugman marks the era by false statements going unpunished, enabling political norm erosion.
Different Kinds Of False Information
- Disinformation differs from misinformation by intent and structure.
- Jason Harsin distinguishes rumor-bombs (flooding vague claims) from deliberate fake-news campaigns.
Multiple Social Causes Fuel Post-Truth
- Information overload, news fatigue, opinion overload, and online disrespect fuel post-truth.
- Simon Truwant adds truth pluralism as a missing cause that worsens public confusion.
