Pretty sure you need to make a fash account if you want to post about that kind of stuff.

The point of the cookie button is giving people a choice. There’s no choice here.

I like the part where the cites techdirt article implies that the authors of the bill are tied to big tech while talking about regulation that big tech absolutely does not want.

A major goal of this nonsense is so that big tech can put a warning on their shitty products and then wash their hands of any responsibility. It’s much easier and more in line with their values than for example censoring nazis, zios, pedos, et al. which are an actual problem.

Facebook and co have repeatedly been caught admitting to trying to make their algorithms as addicting as possible.

What about Lemmy? Pixelfed? Y’all are advocating for the worst people on the planet to deepen their control of the internet based off fake science. The first “social media” sites to go will be ones like this.

Is it well written legislation? No. Are these arguments against it well written? Also no.

No surprise. And yet libs support it. Also no surprise.

Social media may not be as addicting as the bill implies, but to say that it’s pseudoscience is really stupid.

Maybe you don’t understand science but there is actually very little evidence that “social media” is “bad”. Just relying on your feelings is what’s actually stupid. The absolute dumbest is thinking that the state/capitalism is making a good faith effort to help humanity based on solid science.

it has enabled every goober and bad actor with an opinion to essentially have a megaphone

Good anecdote but this is just hegemonic propaganda. Social media has also revealed the reality behind the hegemonic narrative. That’s what they’re actually afraid of.

I think putting a warning on the tin is appropriate,

There is no tin. And then what? Once it’s unscientifically marked as “dangerous” then what’s next? I’m sure they’ll stop there. \s

It’s true that the bulk of the issue arises from the people in charge of the platforms

It’s not true. What about the people in charge of this platform? The bulk of the issues arise from capitalism and this type of censorship is designed to abolish its criticism.

When have warning signs stopped people from doing things that are unhealthy?

Again there is very scant evidence that “social media” is “unhealthy”. But yes, warnings do almost nothing. It’s just another step towards even more entrenched hegemonic control.

This kind of pseudo-science is very popular. People really thinking there’s substantial scientific evidence that “social media” is “bad”. Literally making this false belief into a law.

edit: Lots of downvotes. Zero reliable studies posted. I understand that this pseudo-science confirms your pre-concieved biases but that doesn’t make it scientific. Y’all are yearning for the worst people to have even more power to control criticism and news about capitalism, imperialism, genocide, etc.

edit2: TikTok.

The upvotes are a sad statement on the scientific literacy of Lemmy.

This is straight up quack science. The “math” is nonsense based on vague statements without a testable hypothesis in sight.

Rule 1: The universe is a single, continuous thread of attention.

Ok whatever. Cool story. The rest of the rules are similar.

[crickets]

I think I know which one.

Why do the number of pages matter?

Because that’s the only accomplishment.

Please publish in a peer-review context so you can get some recognition/feedback/evaluation of your research.

This stuff is too groundbreaking for regular physicists to understand! \s

This 1000%. If you’re at home and have time, take a seat. There will be less pee spray. You’ll pee better in a sitting position. You’ll get a little break to check your phone, etc.

I saw this explained by some ex-convicts. It changed my peeing life.

It’s happening! Dystopia!

Yeah it’s been at least like 400 years.

My dad stole cable. Just continuing the family tradition.

A minoorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr - Kendrick

It’s pretty amazing how qbittorent is such a nice app, while something like youtube is constantly shoving ads up your butt.

If we’re talking about music, go see the band and buy a shirt. That will help them like 1000000x more than paying for netflix, spotify, etc.

Same way people fall into liberal mindset - endless, uncontested propaganda from schools, media, etc. You hear chunks of market ideology here and there. Takes some “econ” classes. Don’t bother researching unprofitable alternatives.

For the same reason people fall into fascism.

Agreed. But I think “liberalism” is the underlying problem. Fascism is its extreme.

It’s the same question as how do people fall into the “liberal” mindset?

After seeing people worship enslavers and their state… These people literally enslaved millions of people and genocided millions more. And their state continues to invade and murder people around the planet… So how do seemingly rational people accept and support this violent, racist, system that’s literally destroying the planet? How can people be mad at Mao but not also every president? How do they feel complacent and self-righteous about voting for people who support genocide? The rationalizations are all over Lemmy, much more so than tankie rationalizations.

The point is that libs and tankies are basically the same thing, just worshiping a different empire. People want to feel like they’re part of some global movement, regardless of whether the movement is actually evil.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_religion

Let it die. The word has been exploited very publicly by some very evil people. The nazis (national socialists), ussr (soviet socialism), etc. are probably the most famous examples. But generally, when I look back on the socialism of the 1900s, it’s mostly about learning from failures. And the longer history… Should we still be clinging to concepts/vocabulary from 200+ years ago? I think the fundamentals are still relevant but the “socialist” baggage isn’t worth carrying anymore.

Instead of trying to apologize and rehabilitate “socialism”, we should learn from it and move on to concepts/vocabulary more appropriate for our times.

Good Old Grandma? RIP. She’ll never sell out.