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A comment on Brian Eno's Theory of Democracy. Parent comment

Re:Brian Eno's Theory of Democracy by lttlrck on Sunday May 04, 2025 @06:50PM (#43890287)
The Second System problem. Unfortunately even very (legitimately!) smart people fall into the trap.

Though it's true that they may know it's a trap. Ulterior motives aplenty.

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Re:Brian Eno's Theory of Democracy by s1artibartfast on Wednesday May 07, 2025 @01:04PM (#43918172)
People fall for it because sometimes it is objectively true.

It is often not clear when that is.

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