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Bluesky Social is a microblogging social platform being developed in conjunction with the decentralized AT Protocol. Previously invite-only, the flagship Beta app went public in February 2024. All are welcome!

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There's a reason why polls say Social Media ranks higher in trust than News today (discuss.online)

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[–] WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works 2 points 23 hours ago

It's inappropriate to blame the people when our current situation is eminently predictable. It is a law of human nature that when people get desperate enough, they will turn towards authoritarianism. When neither political party offers meaningful improvement in people's lives, they turn to demagogues who promise to muscle change through and to punish the other. We are the same humanity that put the Caesars and Napoleon into power. Human nature hasn't changed since ancient Rome. And desperation always brews dictatorship. Blaming the people for this is like blaming the people for the law of gravity.