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what fact about our current world would freak people out if it were a newspaper headline a century ago? (lemmy.eco.br)

submitted 1 year ago by Phen@lemmy.eco.br to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Some news that would be completely mundane today but scary or shocking in the past.

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[–] AceFuzzLord@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Definitely the fact that we have access to technology that allows us to effectively create and spread misinformation at lightning speed, all without having to leave the comfort of our homes. Misinformation that can be seen by millions of people across the globe in a matter of moments after it is created.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

I bet it’s the fact I can play through the Battle of the Somme as many times as I want, and die a hundred deaths each game, for fun