'Politicians who lie about climate change should be treated the same way as TV presenters who grope their colleagues'

Mike Berners-Lee emphasizes the urgent need for a zero-tolerance policy towards political deception in his latest book. He characterizes 'bullshit' as a blend of fact and fiction that can mislead and distract society. Berners-Lee urges individuals to take responsibility for identifying and confronting such misleading narratives, whether they stem from politicians, media, or even personal relationships. He argues that addressing this issue is crucial to prevent what he describes as a 'deadly polycrisis'. Therefore, society must foster an environment where truth prevails to navigate current challenges effectively.

Mike Berners-Lee argues for a zero-tolerance approach to political deception, asserting that we must confront and eradicate the blend of facts and fiction, or 'bullshit', that confuses and distracts society.

In his latest book, Berners-Lee emphasizes the necessity of confronting 'bullshit' from all sources, be it politicians, media, or even family, to tackle the challenges we face.

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