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"The contest between truth and post-truth matters when trying to solve big
public policy questions. One of these questions is how to sustainably manage
water in Australia for the benefit of all.
Truths can be confirmed or, at the very least, can be proved false.
Post-truths, however, are opinions that masquerade as facts and are not
supported by verifiable evidence.
Post-truths muddy political and policy debates. They leave everyday people
simply not knowing what to believe anymore. This prevents good policy being
enacted.
As I outline in a speech to the National Press Club today, several post-truths,
espoused by a wide range of people and organisations, are getting in the way of
Australian water reforms. These reforms are essential to secure a better water
future for the driest inhabitable continent.
Water policy in Australia is now at a crucial juncture. This year is the 20th
anniversary of the National Water Initiative that was meant to lay the
foundations for sustainable water management. The completion date of the
Murray-Darling Basin Plan, accompanied by billions of dollars in funding, is
just two years away.
Yet the so-called “water wars” are raging again. Here are five post-truth
claims to watch out for."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
