• Throwaway@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Thing is, not all facts are true. And once you think you’re being lied to, there’s little chance of being convinced otherwise.

        • JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee
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          1 year ago

          Something someone claims as a fact could actually be a lie. Eg, “72% of statements people make on the internet are false” is false, but sounds like a fact to those unaware.

      • enkers@sh.itjust.works
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        1 year ago

        Thing is, not all facts are true.

        That seems to be contrary to the standard definition of “fact”. Perhaps you meant to say:

        People aren’t always right when they state something as fact.

        • Throwaway@lemm.ee
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          1 year ago

          Okay, to be pedantic, “not all things presented as fact are true”

      • Swedneck
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        1 year ago

        Well that sure changes the message of your first comment…