"A New Virus" by Jack Dick

[TexasProgresive]

These days in the big picture, I remain an optimist. However, I am also a realist. Populist, political, and media reactions to the Corona pandemic reveal the presence of yet another deadly virus. Out in the open. Not even hand-washing and face masks offer protection.

Officially this other deadly virus is called “Agnotology” (from Greek roots for ignorance and speech).

Agnotology is the planned and willful human endeavor to spread ignorance, confusion, and deceit.

It is used to sell an ideology or to win support for a socio-political cause. It is very cultic with sinister propaganda banners and symbols. Agnotology is a resuscitated old phenomenon. It has become very much an active contemporary virus. As an historian, I would not say that history repeats itself. Rather, I suggest that people do not always learn from history, until it is often just about too late. Agnotology is a key example.
https://anothervoice-greenleaf.org/2020/05/15/a-new-virus/

[TexasProgresive]

2. That's his name, Curt, I follow another Dick named John Dick who is a Scot

Did you read what Mr. Dick wrote or just got your 8th grade inner boy triggered by his name? I thought we are more adult here at DU.

[CurtEastPoint]

3. Pardon me.