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Kittywampus's avatar

The problem is that presenting two polarized sources will almost always come with significant distortions. Jonathan Haidt has a project that encourages students to consult sources from two extremes. That project has a similar weakness. Unfortunately I’ve come to believe that the only way to be truly informed on some of the most contentious issues is to read very broadly. Lisa has done this. I’ve done this. Many of you have done the same.

The fairest, most socially beneficial standpoint won’t always be smack in the middle. We have to learn to cut through the propaganda. This will only get harder as AI-generated content swamp Internet. I wish I saw an easier path!

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Matt Osborne's avatar

Since 1947, Palestinian "liberators" have turned down twelve different plans for a two-state solution and permanent peace because killing Jews is their actual jam. In that time, the number of Palestinians has increased tenfold. Just going by numbers, Israelis are the worst, most bullshit genocidaires in the history of mass murder. Just absolutely worthless at wiping out their enemies.

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