The idea of a public "record" that you're "on" or "off" and "newspapers of record" is obsolete. Instead, you're either in or out of context.
Conversation
Replying to
There *is* a place for a notion of a "record": a courtroom. Where things are arranged to be highly context free and impersonal for a reason
Replying to
The idea of a "court of public opinion" used to be figurative. Now it's kinda a literal thing that exists, and it is a weird beast.
1
1
9
Replying to
It adopts ideas from courtrooms when convenient. A "record" is convenient. Rigorous argumentation rules that create context-freedom are not
1
2
2
Show replies
