Garrison Davis

So then, what is there to do?

In terms of the trans panic information economy, don't be afraid to openly question the legitimacy of certain reporting due to fear of backlash from the community.

If it's good reporting, it should be able to stand up to scrutiny.

So when you see a news story that triggers an emotional response, stop a moment before clicking share and find out where this claim is coming from, a reliable journalistic outlet, an independent publication.

What other reporting has this publication done?

Has it been accurate?

Who is the reporter?

Are you familiar with their reporting?

What else have they reported on?

Is it speculative?

Are there logical jumps without supporting evidence?

Again, I'm not trying to minimize the danger coming from attacks on trans people.

Quite the contrary.

The right is continuing to take away trans rights, and these threats should be treated seriously.

But when trying to counter these real attacks, one must be cautious about looking so far ahead into the speculative future that it takes the focus away from the clear and present harms.

This isn't about trusting the government.

It's about understanding the world in order to change it.

See you on the other side.

You can find a text version of this episode on the Shatterzone sub stack with hyperlinks available for many of the terms or reporting referenced.

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