The 'fake' element is everywhere: in the news, in science, in high-tech, in relations between people, relations between countries etc...
The worst form of fake is within the family. Fake family members will pretend to care about you and love you, but they'll disappear when help is needed. There are many examples of parents and siblings left to struggle alone with their problems , especially health issues. It's very frustrating when one realizes that a trusted family member has been faking intentions towards you all along.
Fake science is called pseudoscience, and it consists of beliefs that claim to be scientific and factual, but are incompatible with the scientific method. For instance, health alternative therapies and remedies. I must admit, I don't care whether these methods are considered fake, as long as they help me, and some of them do help me.
Fake news are deliberately fabricated to deceive readers and spread misinformation for various reasons, mostly political, ideological ones; partly for business interests or for fun. We have them all the time, and they do society a lot of damage. During the last years, fake news travel fast via social platforms (Facebook, What's up, etc...).
There's, sadly, no compassion among people or countries. Relations are based mainly on Interest - interest in things that might offer mutual or one-sided advantage.
The approach of 'fake it until you make it' is sometimes seen in the Hightech industry - which is highly competitive. By pretending to have certain skills and projecting confidence, one believes it's possible to achieve a dream job.
It's a cruel world, and it's difficult to live real in a fake culture.
It's a never ending search for the genuine, in people and ideas.
ReplyDeleteVery true. It would appear that the genuine in people is a rarity.
DeleteWe can't control what someone else does, only what we ourselves do. So we can be real, not fake. That's all we can do.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Duta!
We can be real and genuine; so can others. It depends on us. It's not a matter of controlling someone, if he's not genuine and remarks won't help, we'd better part and go our way.
DeleteDuta, it is that way here too - I find it more in friends than family - not that the family is always there. I do agree with you. It is sad what is happening.
ReplyDeleteSad indeed, and it's ,as you say, mostly with friends. Trusting someone, and then discovering he's been faking it all along, can be heart-breaking.
DeleteFake news is a real problem
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. It does a lot of damage to society through misinformation and disinformation.
DeleteWhen my husband passed away 2 years ago his sister completely cut me and my daughter off. They blocked both of us on all social media and stopped talking to us. For no reason. They were fake nice for 30 years and then just stopped right after their brother passed away. I was completely blind sided by their actions. I never thought they would do that. Fake people are the worst.
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable! Yet, I know some people with similar stories. She should have kept good relations with you and daughter at least out of respect for her brother's memory.
DeleteIt is easy to be taken in by someone who pretends to care. That makes it harder to trust others. Finding people who are genuine is hard but worth it however. For me, pretentious people are the worst.
DeleteI believe the pretentious people, those who see themselves as above average, are also those who disappoint us with regards to honesty and genuity.
ReplyDeleteSo very true Duta. So very true I am afraid. Janice
ReplyDeleteI wish it weren't true, but it is. Sadly, the fake element is omnipresent , an integral part of our life.
DeleteFar too much fakeness in the world today and it is very sad.
ReplyDeleteI think most people will agree with your opinion. There's too much of the bad thing in
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Fake people, hard to rely on anyone these days.
ReplyDeleteWay back when women worked at home all helped each other, these days it's so very different.
Fake news, happens all the time and it's a disgrace.
Way back, there was trust in people, help and compassion among them. Nowadays, we've become suspicious of others, and rightly so.
DeleteIt really is a mad mad world. And now artificial intelligence is the blame for fake news too. But deep down it's being human and the greed we crave. Yes, being kind to one another is key. And living on less can bring more to your day. These days being natural is now a bad thing. Oh, the twists and turns of society. Just giving us more anxieties to deal with to keep us up at night. Yes, you have certainly given us a lot to think on. And I am honestly glad you are here.
ReplyDeleteTruth. I do my best not to join/participate in the fake world. I sometimes fail, but refuse to give in.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I'll do my best to avoid fakeness.
DeleteYou are so right. Fake news here is terrible. Probably on both sides. Definitely on one. AI/Chat GPT is creeping me out, too. This is a thoughtful and astute post, Duta. And excellent food for thought. Meanwhile, thanks again for your visits to Marmelade Gypsy. I always smile when I see your comments!
ReplyDeleteYou got to stay informed these days to figure out if its fake or real. You can't just take it at face value, if in doubt do a bit of research to keep yourself informed with reality.
ReplyDeleteThat's correct. Doing some research on things, is a Must, any way you look at it.
DeleteThanks, Jennie, for your kind words about my post. It's always a great pleasure for me to visit your blog and leave a comment.
ReplyDeleteBom dia de domingo com muita paz e saúde.
ReplyDeleteLuiz Gomes.
Wishing you a good Sunday too, Luiz!
DeleteWhen I was reading the history of lobotomies, it must have been clear to the doctors doing them that they were maiming or killing as many patients as they were helping. These non surgeons' response was always to keep on trying until they got it right.
ReplyDeleteThat's fake science to you. How terrible!
DeleteI think the Internet and Social Media have made fake news more prevalent. An article is written with much wrong information, many read it and spread its contents and it goes around the world in no time. Fake family and friends have been around a long time unfortunately. You are so right. It is sad though how humans act with each other. At least one can count on the love of a pet, a dog or a cat or another animal.
ReplyDeleteSad. Humans have lost trust in their fellow men, so they look for love and loyalty in their pets.
Deletenowadays those fake news make common chaos via social media...
ReplyDeleteRight Kathie. Social media is both a catalizator and a spreader of fake news, hel[ping by that to bring about chaos within society.
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde de quarta-feira e obrigado pela visita minha querida amiga Duta.
ReplyDeleteLuiz Gomes
You're welcome.
DeleteFake stuff is everywhere..good post
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid you're right. Thanks for your opinion on my post.
DeleteSocial media is good but we have to differentiate the fake from the genuine news. It is also same with the fake or genuine people. The fake will disappear when help is needed but the genuine will stay true.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to be blessed with a genuine family. As for social media, the process of differentiating fake from genuine, might be rather a difficult one.
DeleteFake news really frustrates me because so many people buy into it.
ReplyDeleteSandra sandracox.blogspot.com
I see your point, Sandra. Fake news is highly frustrating!
DeleteFake news seems to be prevalent especially in social media and I am constantly amazed that many people don't seem to be able to recognise it and seem to believe everything they read. I sometimes feel I am the only one that doesn't believe all that is in the media.
ReplyDeleteFake news seem to come with the social media, making one often feel uncomfortable and frustrated. That's how things are , and we could do very little or nothing about it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Totally!
ReplyDeleteI'm hardly surprised, Catarina. Most people come upon fakeness on a daily basis , and can't ignore it. It's greatly affecting quality of life.
DeleteIt sure is a worry especially fake news.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely. It has become a worry as people don't seem to take action against it.
DeleteLet's be real, embrace our uniqueness, and sprinkle some humor along the way.
ReplyDeleteAnd my simplr tip for fake news: Cross-examine the evidence. Don't be fooled by flashy headlines or sensational claims. Dig deeper, check multiple sources, and look for consistent information. It's like solving a puzzle, connecting the dots to get the bigger picture.
keep it real, and happy fact-checking!
Thank you Aritha for your useful advice : 'cross-examine', 'dig deeper', 'check multiple sources',' look for info'... Great comment, Aritha!
DeleteWe are surrounded by "fake"...every which way we look...sadly so. I can't stand fake people.
ReplyDeleteI have no family left these days....but the small family I did have were not fake in anyway. :)
It is rather difficult for us, ordinary people to discern what is true and what is fake.
DeleteFake news and mis-information seems to be everywhere these days.
ReplyDeleteI do agree with what Aritha said in the comment above.
All the best Jan
Yes, I also agree with Aritha's beautiful comment.
ReplyDeleteAll the Best to you too, Jan!
Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Thanks for taking the time to stop by Cowboy Kisses and read the post on Annie Oakley. Cheers,
ReplyDeleteSandra sandracox.blogspot.com
You're welcome, Sandra. Wishing you a wonderful new week!
DeleteFake news is a horrible thing. It is shameful.
ReplyDeleteShameful, indeed. People should do everything in their power to eliminate it from their reality.
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