The article discusses how delivering truth isn't solely about factual accuracy but rather about how information is filtered and presented by various mechanisms throughout history. From bureaucratic edits in Orwell's 1984 to contemporary algorithmic systems, the shaping of truth reflects underlying cultural, economic, and technological influences. These systems, whether emergent or designed, prioritize certain narratives to mold perceptions of reality, suggesting that the struggle for truth is inherently tied to power dynamics and human cognition, which hasn't significantly evolved despite changing technologies.
"Day by day and almost minute by minute the past was brought up to date... nor was any item of news, or any expression of opinion, which conflicted with the needs of the moment, ever allowed to remain on record."
"What is an algorithmic truth-control system? A truth-control algorithm is any structured, goal-driven method, whether emergent or intentional, that filters, prioritizes, or frames information in a way that directs the perception of reality at scale."
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