I used to be disgusted, and now I try to be amused.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Adder

You keep wanting to think there's new shit in the world, but there isn't. All of this stuff is ancient.

You keep wanting to read that into what I've said. Of course there's nothing new (Hint: I cited Plato... kind of an old source, no?) But within the relevant timeline (our lives), the phenomenon I noted is an emerging one.

Those in charge will eventually find new ways to spin myths, and the people will believe them again. But probably not to any meaningful extent here, and not in our lifetimes. The Internet is Just Getting Started...

I'd say we have a higher likelihood of seeing more aggressive direct govt control in the future than a return to management of the masses by narrative.