How to Practice Emotional Maturity and Critical Thinking to Build a Mind and Heart Strong Enough for Today’s Online World 🌎 A Time for Thinking Sharper Than Ever In the age of endless updates, nonstop notifications, and thousands of opinions tossed into your feed daily, one thing is clear: it’s not just what you see... Continue Reading →
Debunking the Solar Minimum Myth: Why Climate Change is Real, Regardless of Solar Cycles
YOUTUBE Video for this post! Exploring the Complex Science Behind Solar Cycles and Climate Change, and Why Human Activity Remains the Primary Driver of Global Warming. Introduction: Understanding the Solar Minimum Theory and Climate Change In recent years, some have turned to the idea of a Grand Solar Minimum, as proposed in studies of solar... Continue Reading →
Unraveling the Complex Dynamics of Misinformation Acceptance: A Multidisciplinary Deep Dive
Abstract The widespread acceptance and dissemination of misinformation present profound challenges to societies worldwide. This comprehensive analysis explores the intricate cognitive, psychological, social, cultural, and technological factors that contribute to individuals disregarding ethical norms and embracing falsehoods. By integrating advanced theories from neuroscience, psychology, sociology, cultural studies, and information science, we aim to elucidate the... Continue Reading →
Unmasking Gaslighting: How the Fossil Fuel and Meat Agriculture Industries Undermine Climate Action
Definition: Gaslighting Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation and emotional abuse where a person, often a partner, friend, or authority figure, seeks to undermine the victim's perception of reality, memory, and sanity. The term originates from the play and film "Gas Light," in which a husband manipulates his wife by dimming the gas lights... Continue Reading →
The Danger of Misguided Ideologies and Misinformation in Elections: Safeguarding Democracy
Introduction In an era of rampant misinformation and polarized ideologies, the integrity of elections and the democratic process face significant challenges. Misguided ideologies and the spread of misinformation can undermine democratic principles, manipulate public opinion, and threaten the future of our electoral systems. This blog post delves into these dangers, exploring the psychological and social... Continue Reading →
The Danger of Misinformation: Safeguarding Democracy
Before the article I queried AI about this topic and here are the results: My Prompt: I would like to discuss ethics, morals and values. Is that ok? AI Response: Of course! I'd be happy to discuss ethics, morals, and values with you. These topics delve into fundamental aspects of human behavior, decision-making, and the... Continue Reading →
A new generation of climate activists are using increasingly controversial methods to alert people to climate catastrophe. But why does the truth need such high optics? Just Stop Oil (JSO), established in April 2022, is a well-organized, high-optic, youth-led activist group that utilizes civil resistance as a form of protest. They are a step away,... Continue Reading →
Repost: Climate Change Misinformation and a New Wave of Civil Resistance
The Slime Machine Targeting Dozens of Biden Nominees In an escalation of partisan warfare, a little-known dark-money group is trying to thwart the President’s entire slate. by: Jane Mayer, The NewYorker The American Accountability Foundation has undermined the likes of Ketanji Brown Jackson, but it’s also gone after relatively obscure political appointees whose public profiles... Continue Reading →
Repost: Watch Rachel Maddow Highlights: April 18 | THE SLIME MACHINE!
Somehow they always neglect to share the Big Picture Hi everyone, something rubbed me the wrong way this morning and it resulted in this article. I hope you like it! To those of you who bought me a coffee ☕ after reading my last article or subscribed to my substack community - thank-you for your... Continue Reading →
How To Spot “Mainstream” Climate Propaganda
The US House Oversight and Reform Committee kicked off its investigation of the fossil fuel industry’s decades-long climate change disinformation campaign last fall by inviting top executives from BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell to testify about their role and subpoenaing their companies for internal documents. The committee followed up that hearing — during which the executives... Continue Reading →
It’s Time for Charles Koch to Testify About His Climate Change Disinformation Campaign
A team of researchers and environmental advocates are urging governments and Big Tech companies to do far more to stop rampant online disinformation campaigns, which they say aim to delay action on the climate crisis by intentionally dragging the issue into the culture wars now dominating Western politics. Failing to stop such campaigns, the groups... Continue Reading →