We live in times where politicians frequently lie or at best espouse part truths about most topics they publicly discuss or provide as answers in response to many questions. Appointed leaders at the UN wielding enormous power, such as Antonio Guterres, have no hesitation spreading untruths. Evidence is never provided in support of their claims. Instead, the presenter expects audience emotions to override the requirement to present proof. Evidence-based, rational decision making has been trumped by an emotional irrationality.
The media generally does not question or seek validation to answers provided by politicians or senior bureaucrats, with the effect that these people simply get away with spreading misinformation. This strategy of disseminating false information without accountability emboldens them. I don’t remember this being such a big issue in the past.
It would appear that today, however, we should place major emphasis with our decisions based on emotion rather than…
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