Reasoning

Why consensus is not the same as evidence

Agreement feels like proof, but it can be manufactured or mistaken.

Echo effects

People repeat what they have read elsewhere, creating apparent consensus from a single original claim.

Manufactured agreement

Coordinated accounts can create the appearance of widespread support.

What evidence looks like

Evidence includes dated sources, verifiable records and documented review processes.

Weighing both

Use consensus as a hint about where to look, and evidence to decide about a We The North link.