Random Thought Thread

oldmanwilly said:
I have not encountered one of those yet, but I should not be surprised at the depths some people are willing to dredge for quick cash.

On a related note, do you remember the attack ads used against Thomas Massie in the recent election?* Somebody created a series of AI videos of Massie socializing with Ilhan Omar and Alexandra Cortez, depicting them as great buddies, and incorporated the videos into attack ads to discredit Massie's conservative bona fides. Should we now expect AI attack ads depicting false events in political messaging?**



*Not trying to start a debate over Massie, his policies, or his opponents. Just discussing objective facts about a specific event and the negative implications thereof.

**Obviously, this is a rhetorical question.
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That’s a genuine concern that’s been raised.

The sad part is that even after false video has been outed, there will be a percentage of people who will still be outraged.

And as mentioned, the flip side is that there will also be people who will scoff at anything that doesn’t support their biases, that will immediately be considered fake news, even if the veracity is confirmed.
 
bluemax_1 said:
The sad part is that even after false video has been outed, there will be a percentage of people who will still be outraged.
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There is a depressing percentage of the population that love outrage. I've heard it referred to as "recreational outrage". It's their favorite thing. It's a lot more common than you would expect.
 
SharpBits said:
Once someone starts poising the well, you have to assume all the water is poison. It's all designed to divide us and keep us at each other's throats.
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I don't think it's even designed for that

The most pathetic aspect of all of this is, it's designed to generate clicks. Making a small amount of income for a small amount of people, at a huge expense to society.

I see it as similar to a meth head stealing the wiring or siding off your house. Or your catalytic converter. They create many thousands of dollars of damage and generate a small return for themselves of maybe a hundred bucks.

It's mass destruction for a small return for a small group.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
There is a depressing percentage of the population that love outrage. I've heard it referred to as "recreational outrage". It's their favorite thing. It's a lot more common than you would expect.
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I am personally quite outraged that you are not outraged! I mean, one CPK competitor (not by a long shot) constantly yammers on about steel prowess tests must be carried out in front of a live (unbiased) studio audience!

Sorry Boss, just couldn't resist this jab, had waited on it for a while and then had to slip it in here 🤣
 
You also have a certain number of psychopathological liars that get off on getting people worked up about stuff and intentionally spreading false information. You see it a lot. The "flat Earth" and "birds aren't real" conspiracy theories that started out as a joke on 4chan have actually been adopted by people. If you have something that is so verifiably false being accepted as fact by a small group of people, imagine how susceptible all of us are to things that are not easily verified.
 
In case I forget which is becoming a normal occurrence these days even if I set my calendar reminder, one week from today this sub turns 10 years ago. I have a CPK happy birthday thread in here somewhere so feel free to resurrect it on June 17th. TIA.
 
Nathan the Machinist said:
You also have a certain number of psychopathological liars that get off on getting people worked up about stuff and intentionally spreading false information. You see it a lot. The "flat Earth" and "birds aren't real" conspiracy theories that started out as a joke on 4chan have actually been adopted by people. If you have something that is so verifiably false being accepted as fact by a small group of people, imagine how susceptible all of us are to things that are not easily verified.
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Also as a reminder, one day exactly 60 years ago this really happened:

On this day in 1966, Al Bundy made sports history for Polk High, scoring four touchdowns in the City Championship against Andrew Johnson High. Facing a 3-TD deficit, Bundy refused to quit, delivering the game-winning TD over rival "Spare Tire" Dixon. A legend was born!​

Hail to the Legend-

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Nathan the Machinist said:
You also have a certain number of psychopathological liars that get off on getting people worked up about stuff and intentionally spreading false information. You see it a lot. The "flat Earth" and "birds aren't real" conspiracy theories that started out as a joke on 4chan have actually been adopted by people. If you have something that is so verifiably false being accepted as fact by a small group of people, imagine how susceptible all of us are to things that are not easily verified.
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"Flat Earth is the dumbest possible idea. It's weaponized stupidity. Not the kind that drags its knuckles, but the kind that knows what it's doing. It's a psyopp against the smug. 'You're the smart one? Oh cool. I think the EARTH IS FLAT. Let's talk. You think you know what's best for me? Guess what. I think the Earth is flat, and I'm gonna talk to you about it for a long time.' And right there, you've flipped the table. You've pulled the pin on the reality grenade. It's funny because it hacks the prestige hierarchy. The idea that your uber driver, or the HVAC guy might think we live on a dinner plate is hilarious, that's why it's also terrifying. Once you see it, once you see how thin the ice is beneath modernity, you can't unsee it, it's too late..."

-The Ghost of Kyiv
 
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