Truth has to have a material component. It can’t just be a bunch of people echoing information unmoored from reality, even if one person is right.
Two people can argue which direction the sun rises in forever. If they live in a cave it becomes an entirely academic debate. Only when you’re trying to get a sense of direction under the sky does this information carry relevance.
They get validation too from likes and retweets. On the internet, you can find people who will amplify anything.
Truth cannot compete in such spaces, especially when it’s their most emotional, instant reactions to complex issues and problems.
Truth has to have a material component. It can’t just be a bunch of people echoing information unmoored from reality, even if one person is right.
Two people can argue which direction the sun rises in forever. If they live in a cave it becomes an entirely academic debate. Only when you’re trying to get a sense of direction under the sky does this information carry relevance.