The Decline of Expertise in Today’s Society

Anti-intellectualism has emerged as a significant cultural phenomenon, characterized by a skepticism towards intellectual pursuits and a preference for populist sentiments over expert opinions. This trend can be traced back to various historical contexts, but its modern resurgence is particularly notable in the context of political discourse and public policy. The disdain for intellectualism often… Continue reading The Decline of Expertise in Today’s Society

“Died Suddenly”

The COVID-19 pandemic introduced a period of unprecedented global upheaval, compelling societies to rapidly adapt to a new normal. In the midst of this transformation, the swift development and rollout of vaccines offered a path toward normalcy, but also catalyzed a new wave of public debate and mistrust. Amidst the complex discourse surrounding vaccine safety,… Continue reading “Died Suddenly”

The Paris Olympics showed how easy the snowflakes are triggered

Right from the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics Games, the snowflakes were so easily and embarrassingly triggered. Parts of the opening ceremony celebrated the history of the games and the history of France. One scene depicted the painting by Jan van Bijlert called the The Feast of the Gods. This was entirely appropriate… Continue reading The Paris Olympics showed how easy the snowflakes are triggered

Do vaccines cause long covid?

Of course, they don’t; the opposite is the case. You do not have to look very hard in social media or on more traditional news media for articles or stories on long-term COVID-19 to visit the comments section to see the anti-vaxxer cult out in force claiming that the long-term COVID symptoms are a vaccine… Continue reading Do vaccines cause long covid?

The modus operandi of outrage

Here is some research that supports the view of how to get engagement and clicks in the talkback radio space, news media and social media. Generate moral outrage with half truths and misinformation and you get more engagement and clicks. Here is the research: Misinformation exploits outrage to spread online Here is the press release… Continue reading The modus operandi of outrage

Tucker Carlson’s own lawyers say to not believe what he says

“Just read U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil’s opinion, leaning heavily on the arguments of Fox’s lawyers: The “‘general tenor’ of the show should then inform a viewer that [Carlson] is not ‘stating actual facts’ about the topics he discusses and is instead engaging in ‘exaggeration’ and ‘non-literal commentary.‘ ” Source There you have it. Don’t… Continue reading Tucker Carlson’s own lawyers say to not believe what he says