See also http://astrorhysy.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/consensus-and-conspiracy.html
Originally shared by Jenny Winder
http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20160105-the-man-who-studies-the-spread-of-ignorance
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Review : Norse Myths and Tales (II)
As per usual, a single-part post just isn't going to cut it. Having ranted at considerable length against the Norse sagas (of Flame Tree...
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I've noticed that some people care deeply about the truth, but come up with batshit crazy statements. And I've caught myself rationa...
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Hmmm. [The comments below include a prime example of someone claiming they're interested in truth but just want higher standard, where...
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"The price quoted by Tesla does not include installation of the unit. To this needs to be added the cost of installing solar panels to ...
We can deliberately spread truth too. Truth is truth whether people believe it or not. If some people think 2 + 2 = 5, it doesn't change the fact that 2 + 2 = 4.
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