the wilderness that is our daughter

"But isn't it okay if people are spreading conspiracy theories about data centers as long as it gets them fired up about billionaires or the environment? Can't you just let people enjoy harmless entertainment like astrology? Does it really matter if people are using homeopathy or chiropractors as long as they're happy? Isn't it rude to call out people whose religious beliefs are obviously disproved by science because it's their faith? What's the problem with people believing in ghosts and aliens even if they have no evidence?"

> any system in which we agree to prioritize what makes people feel good and comfortable over objective, observable reality is inherently prone to radicalization [and radicalization is icky so we can't let people base their politics on their feelings]

Yes, people becoming radicalized based on their feelings about things that are *literally not true* is extremely bad, and yes, Ben Shapiro is the poster child for "radicalized because he believes a bunch of shit that is demonstrably untrue".

The entire point of this post is that we should not accept "it's okay to become radicalized based on vibes and feelings" because once you set that precedent, *you do not get to choose in which direction people get radicalized*.

maybe don't post every thought you have