"Birds Aren't Real"

[argonsagas]

I had heard these words in the past, but did not know to connect them with an organisation of any sort or type..

That was incorrect, as there is one that is established and has been functioning in our world for several years, apparently trying to get people to see the world differently, and they have acquired many internet followers and supporters
New York Times explains:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/technology/birds-arent-real-gen-z-misinformation.html?utm_source=pocket-newtab

[dorkburger]

I kept getting forced to create a free account at NYT so looked elsewhere.

I love what the founder is doing. I think parody is a great way to drive home a serious point.

[argonsagas]

I kept getting forced to create a free account at NYT so looked elsewhere.

I love what the founder is doing. I think parody is a great way to drive home a serious point.

I have had that problem with NYT as well as with others that offer access to only one article and enforce restrictions after that with cookies or some other insidious things.

I re set the browser (Firefox) to delete ALL history immediately upon closing the browser.

Some things still survive, however and they , happily, get knocked off by a free program called "Spybot, Search and Destroy."

[adamdaz]

Even as an ornithologist, I think this is great.

[Rob S.]

And scientists are serious when they say that if no one is there to hear it, a tree falling...you know.

[earlfor]

And scientists are serious when they say that if no one is there to hear it, a tree falling...you know.

Then if one follows the progression, if no one is there to hear it, is there there?

[dorkburger]

To quote a famous photographer “objects are there only if you really see them.”

[Brendan W]

Here is another link to an article that originally appeared in the NYT, possibly the same one.

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/fighting-lunacy-with-lunacy-a-conspiracy-theory-comes-clean-1.4754979

“Dealing in the world of misinformation for the past few years, we’ve been really conscious of the line we walk,” he says. “The idea is meant to be so preposterous, but we make sure nothing we’re saying is too realistic.”

I admire the idea of taking on lunacy. However in this post truth, alternative fact world I wonder if there is anything that is too preposterous. I'll bet that there are many who believe birds aren't real.
The Big Lie has a nasty habit of becoming the Truth.

[trent]

In the random photo thread I have several of these fake "bird" things.
They're spying on us , not the government though, well not government from this planet..They're aliens from outer regions of the galaxy.

I remember riding one of my motorcycles and this fake " birds" picked up a snake and flew right over me , like ten feet directly above me.

I suspect the snake wasn't real. but rather a "smart snake" that was going to be implemented in a nasty dirty war that's been brewing for centuries.

[LAB3]

Word has it he's recently been exposed to a has-been Texas UFO Doomsday Cult and is beginning to realize the impact of messing with peoples beliefs in "reality" More importantly is how to best monetize said mind %$*#ing.

[trent]

Word has it he's recently been exposed to a has-been Texas UFO Doomsday Cult and is beginning to realize the impact of messing with peoples beliefs in "reality" More importantly is how to best monetize said mind %$*#ing.

Bout time you showed up...

Haven't herd from ya for a minute...ha ha ha