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Fact Check: Trump claimed there were very fine people on both sides during Charlottesville
# The Claim: "Trump claimed there were very fine people on both sides during Charlottesville" ## 1. Introduction The claim centers around remarks made by former President Donald Trump regarding the v...
Fact Check: Was the Malaysian market bullish under Najib Razak?
# Was the Malaysian Market Bullish Under Najib Razak? ## Introduction The claim that the Malaysian market was bullish under Prime Minister Najib Razak, who served from April 2009 to May 2018, invites...
Fact Check: Is Najib Razak jailed because he stole money from the people?
# Is Najib Razak Jailed Because He Stole Money from the People? ## Introduction The claim that former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is jailed because he stole money from the people stems from ...
Fact Check: Trump has a plan
# The Claim: "Trump has a plan" In recent discussions surrounding former President Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, various sources have suggested that he has a comprehensive plan ...
Fact Check: Back in the 70s there was an MIT study, including a mathematical simulation, that predicted the end of modern civilization in or about 2040. Among the things predicted in this study was increasing climate change impacts, reduced access to natural resources, growing economic inequality, etc. Basically all of this and more would be symptomatic systemic collapse, all driven by overpopulation in a major consumer age. One of the more interesting predictors would be skyrocketing prices in the second decade of the 21st century. Sound familiar? Essentially this all leads to the gradual collapse of human society, industry, and population. Falling fertility rates suggest we are actually experiencing some degree of this. In the end, we end up with what is called Limits to Growth (LtG), which I don't fully understand but it sounds kind of like diminishing returns scaled against population. It means we're right fucked. Honestly, I believe that the vast majority of things being discussed in this thread are indicative of and symptomatic of gradual societal collapse. Btw, this study estimates a similar population, technological level, and quality of life of the 19th century during the 22nd century. So this has been real fun...
# The Claim: MIT's 1972 Study Predicts the End of Modern Civilization by 2040 The assertion that a study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the 1970s predicted the collap...
Fact Check: Elon Musk is a genius
# The Claim: "Elon Musk is a genius" Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has been labeled a "genius" by various commentators and publications. This characterization often arises from his signific...
Fact Check: Elon Musk is a genius
# Is Elon Musk a Genius? The claim that "Elon Musk is a genius" is a subjective assertion that has gained traction in popular discourse, often linked to his numerous accomplishments in technology and...
Fact Check: The Canadian healthcare system is teetering on the edge of total collapse. No one I know has or can see a doctor. My elderly relatives are being dropped by their doctors regardless of health issues. They've closed every mental health facility and walk in clinic in our city of over 600,000 people. They are telling people not to come to the emergency room unless you are actually at risk of permanent injury or have a life threatening injury. If we get sick we are dead. Countless billions are flowing into the system and we are getting absolutely nothing out of it. All three levels of our government are pointing their fingers at each other saying fix it while we get left behind. They are clearly downplaying the issue to stave off mass protests at this point. I truly believe the outcome of this crisis will define the next generation of Canadian history and we are going 100km/hour in the wrong direction.
# The State of Canadian Healthcare: An Analysis of Claims of Imminent Collapse ## Introduction A recent claim has emerged regarding the Canadian healthcare system, suggesting it is on the brink of to...
Fact Check: 53% of aquifers in the US are losing water
# Claim Analysis: "53% of aquifers in the US are losing water" ## 1. Introduction The claim that "53% of aquifers in the US are losing water" has gained attention, particularly in discussions about w...