The French authorities have begun re-introducing bears back into the Pyrenees in recent times, much to the chagrin of local farmers.
The farmers are convinced that the bears will wreak havoc with livestock and are firmly opposed to the plan. They claim that the first bear re-introduced attacked 3 sheep.
The World Wildlife Fund has its own view on the re-introduction of the bears. They don't see it as such a problem.
Farmers, conservationists, government ministries. They all have a view on this and each sees it differently. Each thinks they have the most realistic view of the situation.
Dick Cheney accidentally shot his hunting partner/friend in an accident. Same type of situation. You might take a view slating the guy, supporting the guy, giving a rational viewpoint or something altogether different.
In Malcolm Gladwell's New Yorker column, he reveals some really interesting ideas about this process of defining alternative "truths". The insights are based on a book by Charles Tilly called "Why?".
Definitely worth a read.
Now I know why.
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