Fragen, Reaktionen und die Sache mit der Wahrheit

Fragen, Reaktionen und die Sache mit der Wahrheit

📅 Von Matthias Zehnder am 7. März 2025 Der Begriff Bullshit Letzte Woche habe ich erklärt, warum der amerikanische Präsident Donald Trump ein „Bullshitter“ ist. Der Begriff Bullshit, geprägt vom amerikanischen Philosophen Harry G. Frankfurt im Jahr 2006, beschreibt Aussagen, die nicht auf Wahrheit, sondern auf Wirkung abzielen. Ein Bullshitter ist kein Lügner. Ein Lügner…

Fact-checking Trump’s Speech (3/4/25)
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Fact-checking Trump’s Speech (3/4/25)

Here’s a table that provides a preliminary basic fact-checking of key claims from President Trump’s speech to Congress on March 4, 2025: Claim Fact Check “We have accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplish in 4 years or 8 years”1 Exaggeration. While the administration has been active, this claim is subjective and challenging…

Trump/Vance Konfrontation mit Selenskyj im Weißen Haus

Trump/Vance Konfrontation mit Selenskyj im Weißen Haus

Craig Bullard – ein britisches Militärkind, das in Deutschland aufgewachsen ist, ein pensionierter Krankenpfleger und ein Buddhist, schrieb dies: Da ich momentan in der Ukraine bin, möchte ich ein paar Lügen aus dem Treffen zwischen Zelensky und Trump korrigieren, basierend auf meiner Arbeit hier in der Ukraine – Trump und Vance, ihr seid willkommen, uns…

U.S. Oligarchs of the Trump Era

U.S. Oligarchs of the Trump Era

During the Trump administration (2017–2021), the term “oligarchs” was often used metaphorically to describe wealthy individuals or corporate magnates with significant influence over policy and governance. Here’s a breakdown of key figures and their areas of impact: Key Figures 1. Sheldon Adelson (Deceased, 2021) 2. Robert Mercer 3. Koch Brothers (Charles and David Koch, David…

Key Oligarchs of the Trump Era

Key Oligarchs of the Trump Era

During the Trump era (2017–2021), several key oligarchs, businessmen, and political figures were closely linked to President Donald Trump through business dealings, financial contributions, and political influence. Here are some of the prominent oligarchs and figures who were influential during his presidency: 1. Viktor Vekselberg 2. Oleg Deripaska 3. Roman Abramovich 4. Alexander Usmanov 5….

What could go wrong?

What could go wrong?

A Simple Look at the Political Landscape The “Deep State” Narrative MAGA Strategies Alliances of Influence The Rise of an Allied Oligarchy The Key Oligarchs in the Trump Era The Spectacle of Merchandise Darker Consequences In short: ………….A perfect storm of misinformation, misplaced trust, and dangerous alliances. What could go wrong, indeed?

What Creates Consciousness?

What Creates Consciousness?

Renowned researchers David Chalmers and Anil Seth join Brian Greene to explore how far science and philosophy have gone toward explaining the greatest of all mysteries, consciousness–and whether artificially intelligent systems may one day possess it. David Chalmers is a prominent philosopher known for his work in philosophy of mind and consciousness studies. He coined…