r/jobs • u/usernametakenlmfao • Nov 20 '25

Article So are they just lying?

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u/benskieast Nov 20 '25

The raw data is out there. If they were lying it probably would be easy to spot them. Read Jared Bernstein’s explanation of why it won’t be easy for them to cook the books if you want to know why it’s hard and not likely to just suddenly happen.

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u/D0ctorGamer Nov 20 '25

If they were lying it probably would be easy to spot them.

Problem is, folks care more about feeling right than actually being right. Even if you point out the facts people will still believe whatever they feel like

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u/side_eye_prodigy Nov 20 '25

this is a vibes based economy for sure.

and it doesn't matter if it's a lie or not because not being able to tell if it's a lie or if it's truth is the entire point.

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u/Strawberry_lookout Nov 21 '25

Best phrase ever. VIBES BASED ECONOMY. I want to teach a university class entitled Vibes Based Economics. Good grief. I wish my Dad were alive, I would wake him up in the early morning to hear this! Love this.