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What is Hypertruth?

  What is Hypertruth? You may never have heard of hypertruth, but it is part of your life. It is how you are swayed. Hypertruths are prevalent in various domains, from advertising, marketing, politics, and personal endorsements. Often, it’s how and what you believe. Opportunists see it as a tool; clergy see it as a sermon; politicians see it as more votes. Hypertruth is an excessive or exaggerated truth  that can take an ordinary truth beyond its natural domain, even becoming false. As well, it may involve elevating or expanding a minor point into a major concept.  An example would be a cleric taking truths from the bible and reinterpreting and exaggerating them from statements of peace to those suggesting destruction and war. Centuries ago, the Inquisition followed the hypertruth of severe punishment to correct heresy.  The current notion of “Cancel Culture” mimics such notions for political heresy, the shunning practice of some religions. Also, the politician may take accepted

On Government III

Characteristics of most western governments.   With the emergence of what may now be called virtual political system, it seems not to matter who is in charge.   It only matters they think right. Eliminate Trump – get another Trump (though difficult).   Eliminate Merkel – get another Merkel.   Eliminate Clinton – get another Clinton.   Corruption has become a small form factor, being unfortunate but of little significance.   Incompetence is another small form factor, but the narrative is supremely paramount.   You gotta say the right thing.  Basically , governments have individually become systemic forces under recognizance only to themselves.  On the government ... ·        It appears to be not responsible to the people, but it follows its own code.  ·        It demands a universal PPM manual (Policy and Procedures Manual with massive regulations) for every function.  ·        It demands huge legislative measures that no member of congress can understand.  ·