How We KNOW We're On the Right Side of History

Chapters

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   The Struggle to Identify Truth in Global Conflicts

   Many people struggle to distinguish between truthful narratives and sophisticated disinformation from nations like Russia and China, often finding themselves inclined to believe the latter due to complex storytelling. Western nations are defined by a free press where individuals can share ideas regardless of disagreement with government positions, unlike authoritarian states. Nations like China and Russia imprison citizens for disagreeing with the government, including forbidding specific terminology regarding ongoing conflicts. Russian citizens are legally required to refer to the conflict as a special military operation rather than a war, with severe penalties for non-compliance.

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   The Consequences of Speaking Truth

   Journalists and citizens face up to twenty years in prison if they disobey laws requiring them to mislabel the war or speak truth. Truth does not fear the light or examination, whereas liars do and must use force to control the narrative because their lies would otherwise unravel. Even when people discover the truth, they remain afraid to speak it or fight back because they know the severe consequences awaiting them. One can identify who is telling the truth by observing whether nations use weapons and chains to silence people versus using facts and arguments. Nations that rely on force to control narratives are never in the right, allowing observers to know with certainty they are on the right side of history.