I find it inspiring, when I read about situations where I can use my knowledge to solve and improve it. I'm not very often responded to, which just as often feels like such a waste. Most people seem more keen on being right or being the one, who is in authority to, rather than actually solving a problem with diplomacy. So, I thought I'd share an example.
Yesterday, I read that Brazilian President Lula da Silva, has, or wants to, close down the use of X in Brazil, due to not being allowed to censor accounts that he feels are spreading disinformation. While I can only know what is shared on X itself, or in the news, it seems more like a rant of how terrible it is by Brazil, than any will to solve it. Here is how I would do it, if I could meet with the President of Brazil and the CEO of X, using a Portuguese interpreter:
Relate personally - I would compliment what I know is true about Brazilians. They are friendly and very helpful. The know hardship and show compassion. They have a really good sugarcane drink and the country has beautiful gemstones. I know this, since I met several people from Brazil, when I lived in Portugal, as well as once was hired by the owner of an esoteric bookstore in the south of Sweden, who was from Brazil and a jewellery designer, buying much of his offered gemstones from there.
Solve the problem - Ask President Lula da Silva for specific examples of what he believes to be disinformation. I would then ensure that the factuality of all of them would be checked with someone competent, such as asking Greg Greenwald or the Embassy. If they are found wrong, I would remove the posts but not the accounts, and warn the persons behind them and ask them to post proper references. If they are not disinformation and purely opinions, I would appeal to the President to care for his people and show him the Human Rights of UN.
Declare defamation - If the accounts in question are not spreading disinformation, I would say that the President could become held responsible for defaming said account bearers. I would also offer him a post to express himself with the CEO.
When we listen to, respect, and solve another's concerns, we lessen the probability of escalated conflicts.
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