The Age of Misinformation

To protect ourselves and to prevent disinformation from affecting our decision making, we must research the information we receive, and consider the integrity of its source.

When encountered with that with which we agree, we should never lose sight of the fact that it might be a lie.

~The Divine Law

We are living in a time when it is advantageous for those who are in power, and those who want them to remain in power, to keep us divided. A time when bad actors use disinformation as a power tool to ferment confusion. An age of misinformation.

False rumors, misleading memes, entertainment disguised as news reports, and outright lies all lend to concerted campaigns meant to deceive and confuse our perception of what is happening. And amid the confusion, we are fed a diet of conspiracy theories that direct our attention away from the sleight of hand politicians are using to control our lives.

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Today’s subject: The Age of Misinformation

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