#sophism — Public Fediverse posts
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In the postmodern mess we find ourselves in, "truth" is default hidden, by those who see it as subjective, fragmented, and relative. Rather than "empirical" reality, postmodern thought too often lazily denies truth by shaping social, cultural, and political contexts as #nihilism.
In combination with #Neoliberalism, which has burred the lines between fact and fiction and commodifying knowledge itself.
The result is a landscape where power and influence dictate narratives, making it harder to discern what’s “real.” Truth becomes not what is empirically true, but what can be successfully defended in a contested, pluralistic space. #Sophism is the new truth, this is a mess we have made over the last 40 years.
Multiple, conflicting "truths" coexist, shouting over each other, but in the end each shaped by the interests of those who hold power.
This is not a healthy world #KISS
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@nataliedavisgdread
Philosopher-comedians are the true heirs of Diogenes: https://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2023/06/western-philosophy-plato-athens-diogenes-cynic-books/674368/ -
The scientific method isn't perfect, but it does require rigor, intentionality, and a tolerance for failure, which should be reframed as learning opportunities.
The cost of inaction (not running an experiment) may be high.
2010’s: FA
2020’s: FO
#learning #opportunities #sustainability #culture #changemanagement #communication #transparency #bravery #organic #growth #FAFO #cybergrunge #sophism
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