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Burnley123 · 41-45, M
In literal terms, they do not.
The truth is the truth and I'm an objectivist philosophically.
Do they control narratives and people's perceptions of the truth?
Yes.
The truth is the truth and I'm an objectivist philosophically.
Do they control narratives and people's perceptions of the truth?
Yes.
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
@Burnley123 Yes. Well put.
Elessar · 26-30, M
Yeah but lots of poor people deliberately choose to be lied to so long as the lies conform with their personal idea of the world, even when they know it's lies, so..
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@Elessar punching down gives you respect and prestige (though not much more money) from your masters and betters.
Elessar · 26-30, M
@Burnley123 Only temporarily. They'll typically end up getting fùcked by them and sent to the grinder too, once authoritarianism sets in.
deadgerbil · 26-30
Yes, by controlling the media and what goes into school curriculums
Just people’s perception of it sometimes. But that’s dangerous enough.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
Wealth buys influence that's for sure.
nonsensiclesnail · F
Hmm...
I know some try.
Also depends on who you are calling rich.
I know some try.
Also depends on who you are calling rich.
invisiblewoman · 36-40, F
Rich people dont know how to tell the truth
WintaTheAngle · 41-45, M
Not quite, but certainly it helps.
ronisme1 · 61-69, M
Yes
Castenmas · M
Not yet.
No
OogieBoogie · F
I don't think so, but they definitely have massive influence over news, media, and what gets squashed.
DDonde · 31-35, M
No.
empanadas · 31-35, M
I would say groups of rich people control the "truth"
MethDozer · M
Absolutely.