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Misinformation on purpose is a predatory act. You abuse the power of knowledge and instead of physically "weak", you prey on the intellectually "weak". (lemmy.world)
submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by to c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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From the perspective of knowledge equals power, intentional misinformation, no matter by whom, could be regarded as abuse of power.

More people should educate those knowing less instead of ridiculing their ignorance. (Given the "knowing" really "know", but that's another topic.)

Edit: Intentional misinformation meaning posting and spreading "fake news", willfully publishing or sharing false information through media of any kind, as organization or individual, not merely everyday lyingy which is sth different.

Edit 2: Apparently it's "misinformation" not "disinformation" sorry.

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[–] [S] 4 points 3 weeks ago* (9 children)

I didn't mean lies I mean intentional disinformation as in posting and spreading "fake news", willfully publishing or sharing false information through media of any kind, as organization or individual. So yes, it involves lying but "lie" is too unspecific and general a term here.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

    That's called misinformation.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    I can't tell if this comment is lying, misinformation, or disinformation

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    When in doubt, assume OP is a kraut.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    Ahh okay.

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 3 weeks ago* (2 children)

    Thx for asking tho, helped me phrasing my thought more clearly.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    My pleasure. I love a good think.

    I will say though fake news is older than real news. Most of our history is people making shit up.

    It’s still wrong of course but I don’t think it going away in our life time. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try tho. It’s a long slow march to freedom.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 3 weeks ago

    Seems like a pessimistic perspective, I'd like to note that public access to information has increased and become easier too. There are a lot of things you can learn if you really try. And also institutions that help you. It's a two edged sword though, but a lot can be learned merely by studying philosophy, logic principles and the scientific methods in order to decelop a mostly reliable bullshit detector.

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