Most conspiracies are more wishful thinking than truth but at the same time people like Sam Cooper and Poilievre need to be held accountable for what comes out of their mouth. Hyping those conspiracy theories for personal benefit is just as harmful as if there was an actual conspiracy. IMO somebody who does that doesn't have the qualifications to be a leader.
Most conspiracy theories are much too complicated for even evil geniuses to pull off. To interpret run-of-the-mill human folly as somehow intentional is a leap too far.
Well I feel called out, I want to choose to believe Poilievre doesn't want security clearance to keep his foreign interference from being found out when he gets checked. It's better for my narrative. Perhaps I'll give it up.
While it is clear that our existing social media environment helps to create and foster conspiracies, there is a considerable risk in having public figures and politicians who wink and nod in support of many conspiracies. They seem convinced that such actions are beneficial to them in some ways while also believing that advantage can be taken and the negative impacts managed or controlled. Unfortunately, they haven’t shown a good track record in managing these conspiracies with significant negative impacts for us all.
Most conspiracies are more wishful thinking than truth but at the same time people like Sam Cooper and Poilievre need to be held accountable for what comes out of their mouth. Hyping those conspiracy theories for personal benefit is just as harmful as if there was an actual conspiracy. IMO somebody who does that doesn't have the qualifications to be a leader.
Right on.
Most conspiracy theories are much too complicated for even evil geniuses to pull off. To interpret run-of-the-mill human folly as somehow intentional is a leap too far.
So Mr Scrimshaw thinks Sam Cooper is a "hack". Pot, meet kettle!
Well I feel called out, I want to choose to believe Poilievre doesn't want security clearance to keep his foreign interference from being found out when he gets checked. It's better for my narrative. Perhaps I'll give it up.
While it is clear that our existing social media environment helps to create and foster conspiracies, there is a considerable risk in having public figures and politicians who wink and nod in support of many conspiracies. They seem convinced that such actions are beneficial to them in some ways while also believing that advantage can be taken and the negative impacts managed or controlled. Unfortunately, they haven’t shown a good track record in managing these conspiracies with significant negative impacts for us all.