Re:Everyone knows all the apps on your phone
by baxtr on Sunday March 30, 2025 @03:05AM
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Exactly. But GP deliberately said all, not most or many.
GPs comment is something that people in politics would called sensational. Extreme rhetoric is great for upvotes because it stirs emotions but it’s not rational.
Re:Everyone knows all the apps on your phone
by josfredo on Sunday March 30, 2025 @03:21AM
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I think it’s completely justifiable, since it illustrates the core of the idea. Also, HN users, unlike voters, can see through the framing. If anything, it’s a great way to spark a debate.
GPs comment is something that people in politics would called sensational. Extreme rhetoric is great for upvotes because it stirs emotions but it’s not rational.