How would you approach persuading a far extreme conservative toward center? What would you set as a realistic goal for a productive discourse? Would it be better attempt to do so in person rather than online?

  • Hello_there@fedia.io
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    3 months ago

    Write a computer virus specifiy for TVs. Target the OS used by the cheapest ones.
    The only thing the virus does is block Fox News on cable / app.

    • iknowitwheniseeit@lemmynsfw.com
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      3 months ago

      If you watch The Brainwashing of My Dad, this is basically what worked. The documentary maker’s parents moved to a new house and they deliberately didn’t connect Fox News, and then blocked a few web sites. A short while later their dad was back to being a jovial, friendly person again.