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Writing like a human is not what you think it is
“Write like a human.” You mean write like a human writer? Because those are two completely different things. We have this false notion of human writing that’s characterized by colloquial verbiage, short sentences, and a conversational tone. It’s simple enough to not need parsing, so the cognitive load is low. It feels natural, taking the… Read more
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Foucault on Contestivism: A dialogue on power and meaning
Contestivism emphasizes the constant interplay of meaning, power, and existence, proposing that social life is driven by ongoing contestation. It examines the interrelated domains of power, highlighting their instability and potential for resistance. By scrutinizing how truth regimes shape individual and social identities, contestivism encourages continuous critical inquiry into power dynamics. Read more
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Contestivism at the 2nd European Congress on Disinformation
Exciting news! I have been accepted to present contestivism at the 2nd European Congress on Disinformation and Fact-Checking on October 29-30, 2025. At the conference, I will be going over the theoretical framework, its reconceptualization of disinformation and post-truth as products of an innate human meaning-making process, and key principles for designing contestivist solutions to… Read more
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Why political debates remain unresolved: A contestivist explanation
Political debates often fail because participants operate under different value systems and understandings of reality rather than simply lacking information. Contestivism emphasizes that these discussions are not just about facts but deeply tied to human existence and meaning. Recognizing this complexity can lead to more meaningful engagement rather than seeking resolution. Read more
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What contestivism reveals about the post-truth era
What is perceived as a post-truth era is not a breakdown but an exposure of ongoing meaning contests within society. Contestivism reveals that individuals assert their truths in a digital landscape, amplifying existing tensions in understanding reality. This situation reflects the human struggle for existential recognition rather than a collapse of shared truths. Read more
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Contestivism: A Paradigm of Meaning, Power, and Being for Understanding Social Reality
Stuck between a rock and a hard place. This particular phrase probably encapsulates the post-truth condition more than it should, yet here we are. On one hand, many still subscribe to the idea of a singular, objective reality that can be accessed with the right epistemological tools. On the other hand, a pluralistic approach that… Read more
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