The sort of intentional misrepresentation you see online is a new territory socially. There aren't customs for dealing with it yet, or antibodies to prevent it. Solutions will probably evolve, but I'm not sure what they'll look like.
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There's not even a term for it yet I get the feeling the advent of the "humblebrag" significantly reduced humblebragging
Yeah, giving something a name is an effective form of antibody. But it has to be a good name.
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I’ve always considered it an extension of the strawman argument. They’re reconstructing and misconstruing your point into something that they already have argumentative ammo for.
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I think it's this fueled by the attention outrage gets on social media
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Let’s think about this one, they’re basically making a point to a point that wasn’t made....I’ll get back after creativity strikes (as we know it’s nvr when you need it)
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