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How to show you know nothing of history without saying you know nothing of history

How to show you know nothing of history without saying you know nothing of history

Some one posts a TikTok video claiming “Baby boomers” never had to deal with inflation and had it easy finding jobs. She is factually and logically wrong, but the media turns this into a viral story, without noting the Tiktoker was wrong. The TikToker demonstrated she knows nothing of history without saying she knows nothing of history. It’s not a good look!

Follow up: Trevor Jacob and his faked for social media plane crash

Follow up: Trevor Jacob and his faked for social media plane crash

Trevor Jacob pretended to have an engine out failure in his light plane, jumping out by parachute as his plane gradually circled to impact into a hillside in a remote area. He then filmed his “harrowing” escape and hike out. He now admits the entire stunt was done for social media views and a promotional fee, and has pled guilty to charges. He may be sentenced to prison.

Privacy, Security: What happens when there are no adults in the room

Privacy, Security: What happens when there are no adults in the room

A 21 year old with security clearance is strongly suspected of leaking critical U.S. intelligence documents to a group of video game enthusiasts on a private social media Discord server: In interviews with a member of the Discord group where intelligence documents were shared, The Washington Post learned details of the alleged leaker, “OG.” Source: Leaker of U.S. secret documents worked on military base, friend says – The Washington Post Why did he have a security clearance this high? What…

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