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I don’t think this is the power redistribution you’re implying it is. I’m not actually sure what you mean by that. The power to create truths? To spread propaganda? I can’t think of any other power this tech would redistribute. Would you mind explaining?
I don't mean anything by that, because I didn't say anything about any redistribution.
If your question is what does this have to do with ability to easily generate fakes - then the power created would be in killing untrusted (as opposed to webs of trust and f2f) web. It's a good thing.
Mind explaining what you meant then? I guess I misunderstood your point
Yes, I meant the second sentence)
Oh I thought we were having a friendly discussion. I didn’t know we were arguing. My bad, I’ll change my tone
We were, I've just answered your question before you asking it, so referred to that