We are exploring the various unverified claims about who first invented the multivitamin; the claimants in question are linked to "direct selling" companies.
I think this week has shown just how distorted #newsconsumption has gotten. While I don't agree with everything in this piece, I think this has value. #mediaanalysis#newsliteracy
This oughtta ruffle some feathers. (Thing is, I know of at least one museum exhibit I've personally seen that provides some solid evidence for this one.)
Too bad that account got suspended. Wanting to push back on him is the only reason I've been motivated to post on Bluesky again. (Found out about this through other platforms.)
I have to admit I was relieved to see the "metaphorically" added in there. I'm still recovering from witnessing widespread arson a few years ago, and people talking about burning things down can set me on edge when the context isn't super clear.
And people wonder why I think that we actually need to focus on helping young men navigate the world these days. Well, here's a very good reason to send some resources in that direction (namely, we need to prevent this from getting worse).
While we need people to start thinking critically, I feel like pleadings are the wrong way to go about pushing for that. These pleadings ignore root causes and may make people more inclined to lean on emotional impulses when making decisions.
