a question on conspiracy theories and how to deal

[ScottK]

Yeah I don't understand why people don't understand this, big tech is using their virtual monopolies to control many aspects of people's lives. There's a reason why the phone companies fell under 'common carrier' clauses, because when they were privatised, the risk was they no longer had to respect the 1st amendment and could ban communication (or spy on) for those it wanted to control and silence.

Yes, it is obvious, isn't it? But then, you've chosen which side of the bifurcated system you wish to be on, so you look at things through that prism.

You are on the side of personal liberty and sovereignty.

Those on the other side, are trusting in the "system" to do the right thing, and willfully defer their power to those in charge.

Choices have consequences, and it's very difficult for an individual to change which side they are on right now since the deception is so strong - you either see it and are repelled by it, or can't see it at all.