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volkris

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I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all.

The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims.

Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive.

So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested.

But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Jun 11, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @dalfen@mstdn.social
@dalfen@mstdn.social Always keep in mind that Trump follows, he doesn't lead. Mainstream conservative commentators have been calling for dismantling of certain agencies because they think they know better, so that's what Trump's going on about here. Idiots doing armchair quarterbacking want to rearrange government, and Trump dutifully puts in people like Pulte to give his voters what they say they want. #USPolitics #Trump
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · May 17, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @Solemarc@mastodon.social
@Solemarc@mastodon.social Yep, the way package repos are used these days promotes that kind of thing, which brings me to my reaction: "This is just the price of building modern web apps,” sounds completely correct, and it's just a shame that this IS the price we all pay for what the industry regards as the form of a modern web app. It's caveman stuff to not wire in all of that stuff. ...and so cavemen had faster web browsing even on ancient computers :) @wnd@fosstodon.org @jbz@indieweb.social
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · May 09, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @kotaro@kotaro.me
@kotaro@kotaro.me No. Sounds like he's there to serve the committee that's not having an open meeting, and someone not on the closed attendance list tried to get in. @BrianJopek@mastodon.world @revndm@queer.cool
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · May 07, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @pseyfert@chaos.social
@pseyfert could have asked permission. Whether the other driver gets the message plus acquiesces to the request is a different matter.
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · May 02, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @sccdp@sfba.social
@sccdp@sfba.social Critically, the situation in #Louisiana was already chaos as different courts said that the electoral map was both required AND forbidden. The Supreme Court ruling brought some order to that chaos, but state officials are still trying to clean up the chaos that existed before the SCOTUS ruling. This kind of thing has been a longstanding result of the VRA and its interpreters. #USPolitics #VRA #SCOTUS
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · May 01, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @DeliaChristina@sfba.social
@DeliaChristina If you read the actual ruling, and not the sensational nonsense so many put out to score political points and clicks, it said the opposite. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-109_21o3.pdf
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · May 01, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @karlauerbach@sfba.social
@karlauerbach To personalize this at the feet of the Chief Justice is naive. Don't like a ruling? Fine, though I think it shows that you probably misunderstand the ruling. But either way, the ruling comes after a whole army of judges and experts have looked at the question and decided it in this direction. It's just foolish to frame it as the personal choice of an individual who played only a minor role in the whole thing.
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Apr 17, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @_chris_real@kolektiva.social
@_chris_real Meh, I've known plenty of Christians who ABSOLUTELY say to their pastors what they say to you. Heck, I've known some that were so bold that they left to start their own congregations over disagreements with their pastors. Christians and their pastors dismissing each other isn't even rare where I come from. (I personally think it's a sad case of confirmation bias--only tell me what I want to hear, preacherman) But in the end, these folks may cloak themselves with authority, but that's not a cloak anyone else has to respect. Let them cosplay significance. @Sempf @peachfiend
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Apr 16, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @Sempf@infosec.exchange
@Sempf I imagine a big part of that religion-in-society picture is the neverending jousting between different sects of Christianity, Catholic vs protestant being the most obvious on the large scale. There's a lot of interesting nuance and implications for organization of society at large--including non-religious aspects--in there. If you're familiar with the cathedral vs bazaar allegory, same thing. There's a strong analogy between someone doing their own research to find the OT passages to support their priors and someone doing their own research in medicine, both ignoring what experts have to say. I'd say this isn't so much about a Christian right trend as much as a trend in society as a whole. @peachfiend #religion #USPolitics #CathedralVsBazaar
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Apr 08, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @haljor@sfba.social
@haljor Really it's about electing congresspeople who will impeach this behavior. We don't need an age limit. We just need to stop electing and reelecting ineffective congresspeople.
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Mar 05, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @knowprose@mastodon.social
@knowprose@mastodon.social First, it wasn't a supreme court ruling. They refused to get involved to make a ruling. But to the point, copyright is for society, not for humans. Copyright is a convenience of law created by legislators because it's seen as a social good to sort out ownership and grant privileges that encourage compositions to be released to the world. That's why it's limited. If it was for humans it would be tied to humans, but it's not. It's simply a system based on whatever lawmakers see best. Currently, lawmakers are requiring a human to be involved, but there's no reason they couldn't change that should it be seen as better for society. @baldur@toot.cafe
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Feb 13, 2026
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @5225225@furry.engineer
@5225225@furry.engineer I just want to point out that so many of our issues with social media could be at least partially addressed using web of trust techniques. That includes avoiding trolls on social media, but also giving a hand to help scale e2ee security. No, it's not a panacea, but it could help, and it enters the discussion far too little, IMO. @0xabad1dea@infosec.exchange
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volkris
volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Mar 25, 2025
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @maccruiskeen@social.linux.pizza
@maccruiskeen Well think of it this way: have you ever had a family member, maybe an older one, who thinks they know what's good for you better than you do? Who has inappropriately tried insert themselves into your business with the best of intention even if they're, well, full of it, and it's not appreciated? Yes, a couple of these people are sociopathic fucks. I actually agree with that. But I think a lot of them are just well-meaning but really really stupid, and really really out of touch, and really disconnected from reality. I think it's a really common experience when somebody with best of intentions tries to tell you what to do with your own life because they think they know better, even though they're completely off base. I think that explains a whole lot of what we're seeing out of the folks in charge right now. @fj
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volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Mar 25, 2025
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @volkris@qoto.org
@apas_csc@ruhr.social I don't know if you spend a lot of time around folks who buy into the philosophy of hate the sin but love the sinner, but that's a very common way of talking. This administration seems to come from a culture that leans into that sort of rhetoric. I emphasize the thing I emphasize a lot: Trump is an absolutely dreadful communicator, and even his supporters occasionally accidentally admit that. This whole administration is shaped by talking in ways that are are ineffectual both in terms of communication and policy making. It's one of the most regressive parts of having this guy in office. But, It's one of those know thy enemies things where you have to understand what they're saying if you want to counter them and defang the offensive things they do on substance. Otherwise, you end up attacking the red towel instead of the Matador, and it just plays into their game. I'm not even sure this leak was an accident because so far what I see is a lot of people reacting to it in ways that benefit them. @fj@mastodon.social
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volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Mar 25, 2025
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @maccruiskeen@social.linux.pizza
@maccruiskeen to be clear, I'm not saying I agree with it. Keep in mind that the culture these guys are coming from is shallow and thinks it knows better what everybody should be doing, and when it can it sees a moral Duty to impose that better option on others. So it's not a weird idea of support. It's actually a very common idea, too common in my opinion, thinking they can help people by telling them what they should be doing. This is just one example of it. There are so many, but maybe it's something to keep in mind when trying to understand what this administration is doing. @fj
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volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Mar 25, 2025
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@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @irelephant@calckey.world
@irelephant Yeah, and that's not hatred. In context of support provided by US policy over the course of administrations that even has more to say about the US than about Europe. This administration has been describing previous US policy as giving too much, so this is a continuation of complaining about the direction of US policy over administrations, and a pivot based on themes of the campaign that got them elected. Not about Europe, about the US. @fj
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volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Mar 25, 2025
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @maccruiskeen@social.linux.pizza
@maccruiskeen ha, I'm not sure you can see where he stands in regard to Europe 🙂 Because I read that exchange in the complete opposite way, talking about the outlines of strategic partnership and how the different groups interact, which has absolutely absolutely nothing to do with hating or not hating Europe. At worst it's neutrality when setting the terms for partnership. But I think it's more about supporting Europe to follow a path that he thinks would be better for everybody, Europe included, promoting European success as he sees it. So no, not hatred at all. Support if anything. Maybe it takes more understanding of the context in which these statements are made, though. It's just like how many misinterpreted Trump's stance on NATO during his first term. @fj
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volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Mar 25, 2025
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @fj@mastodon.social
@fj sharing your hate? Did you read the release? There wasn't hate of Europeans. There was only discussion of the terms of partnership and normal concerns of political framing.
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volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Dec 16, 2023
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @voxel@infosec.exchange
@voxel That’s just how this platform works, though. This was a platform built on public broadcast of information without much in the way of privacy features, so that’s just how this functions. @jark
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volkris @volkris@qoto.org · May 18, 2023
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @grumble209@techhub.social
@grumble209@techhub.social I imagine the legislation isn’t particularly workable, and if enforced MT will send Google a bill to collect a fine, and Google will laugh the letter’s way to the garbage can. I would be nice, though, if this resulted in a court case that emphasized that no, states can’t regulate the internet itself. @mattblaze@federate.social @jameeljaffer@mastodon.social
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volkris @volkris@qoto.org · Dec 17, 2022
volkris
@volkris@qoto.org

I think the most pressing and fundamental problem of the day is that people lack a practically effective means of sorting out questions of fact in the larger world. We can hardly begin to discuss ways of addressing reality if we can't agree what reality even is, after all. The institutions that have served this role in the past have dropped the ball, so the next best solution is talking to each other, particularly to those who disagree, to sort out conflicting claims. Unfortunately, far too many actively oppose this, leaving all opposing claims untested. It's very regressive. So that's my hobby, striving to understanding the arguments of all sides at least because it's interesting to see how mythologies are formed but also because maybe through that process we can all have our beliefs tested. But if nothing else, social media platforms like this are chances to vent frustrations that on so many issues both sides are obviously wrong ;)

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Replying to @me@social.taupehat.com
@me@social.taupehat.com @murshedz@mstdn.social Well it’s because #Twitter use remains high so using Twitter remains a great way to broadcast to a lot of people. And the ToS over there aren’t THAT hard to abide by. Don’t dox people and you won’t be suspended. I think journalists realize it’s not that hard to stay between those lines.
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