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This is a bad article.Permalink On twitter.com
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First: A much better article - thebaffler.com/latest/mouthbreathing-machiavellisPermalink On twitter.com
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Next: wtf? So we can dive into the detailed issues of the article, like the selection of links being quite odd. But the broad issues of the article are much more concerning. This is a textbook example of 'platforming'...Permalink On twitter.com
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Core to the problem is that the "view from nowhere" stance (I say stance, because it doesn't usually reflect reality) creates a situation where the writer functionally amplifies the interests and positions of the subject because it is a supposedly "neutral" interview/review...Permalink On twitter.com
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But of course, they have *chosen* this subject, they have *chosen* to write this piece, they have *chosen* to make it a long piece which applies gravitas to a subject who otherwise would not have been taken seriously by most and *should not* be taken seriously.Permalink On twitter.com
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Despite Vox's baffling choice to not just cover Yarv*n but cover him with a glossy extensive story, he does not write well, he is not presenting a serious well-thought out argument. His few supporters, though high profile, are not an argument to take him more seriously...Permalink On twitter.com
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Worse, this article does not present the tools to understand the poor quality and ridiculous nature of the subject's arguments. It could do so with counter arguments, links, highlighting detractors, historical coverage, narrative challenge, etc... It does none of that...Permalink On twitter.com
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It notes the subject's political awakening was his firm incorrect belief in a misinformation campaign that was proven incorrect. But the article does not address this. The link... goes to the NYT topic tag on the subject which does not have anything on page 1 discussing accuracy.Permalink On twitter.com
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Also baffling is the first mention of the company's startup links to a *highly positive* discussion of the startup that *specifically dismisses the politics* of the subject. Another chance to provide critical tools that has been failed.Permalink On twitter.com
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