12-17-2011, 05:04 AM
(12-17-2011, 03:24 AM)zenmaster Wrote:(12-16-2011, 10:23 PM)Bring4th_Monica Wrote: It's difficult to have discernment when one doesn't have all the facts.You really think?
Yes, I really think!

My point is that, most mainstream people don't even know even the basic bits of info regarding most of those 'conspiracy theories' so how can they discern what they don't know?
And many who are exposed to them, dismiss them without adequately researching the data.
Especially in cases in which the theory is extremely unpleasant to contemplate, people often activate their defense mechanisms before they ever have a chance to even look at the data at all.
That isn't discernment; it's fear.
(12-17-2011, 03:24 AM)zenmaster Wrote:(12-16-2011, 11:33 PM)hogey11 Wrote: How is that fair??? He retroactively edited it because he found out the real information afterwards.The willingness to spew BS kinda reinforces the salt intake requirement at any one point, dudn't it.
Zen, I'm curious by what process do you determine that something is BS? Is there a criteria for spotting BS that you'd recommend?
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