they really expect us to believe that somehow iran has killed tens of thousands of citizens in a few weeks just by shooting them with guns but somehow israel has killed the same amount of people dropping constant bombs on every inch of gaza for years. it's just complete bullshit. i mean we all knew that already, but this is the first time in my life i've actually WATCHED it happen. and how tf did all these previous generations fall for this?

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[–] Strayce 42 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

People generally have trouble conceptualising large numbers. Like for example, you can picture the difference between 90 and 100, but 30 000? Most people will just go "yep, that's a lot." The consent manufacturing machine knows this.

[–] Le_Wokisme@hexbear.net 19 points 1 month ago (2 children)

90 and 100 most people probably couldn't

[–] MLRL_Commie@hexbear.net 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Tbh I can't. I have trouble estimating anything above like 10 lol.

'How many people are in the room with you?'. If it's above 10, I'm gonna say like 'uhhhh between 5 and 30'

[–] Strayce 6 points 1 month ago

I was kinda pulling numbers out of my ass for the example, but you're right, it's probably a lot lower.