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Nice that the got the criminal but considering we're entering the "post-truth" era... how can we check this news is true?

Not wanting to fuel any conspiracy theory, just genuinely curious.

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Same as always, by considering available evidence, gathering testimonials, and determining the most likely explanation. The increasing abundance of recorded data in the custody of a growing number of entities likely outcompetes the ability to fabricate evidence, making objective truth more knowable than ever.

So then attempting to live in privacy by reducing tracking and data recording becomes a liability. Great.

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