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There are no "alternative facts".
Either something is factual or it isn't.
Facts may sometimes seem to contradict each other, when we don't have the full picture, but objective reality doesn't contradict itself.
What about selective presentation of true facts?
I see that type of bias in social media circles a lot, and it also feels like people building their own "reality". Facts that are convenient to the group's current beliefs are loudly shared and repeated, while ones that would cause friction are barely noted, if shared at all.
Well that's just manipulating people to believe what you want. Ie "propaganda" more or less. Basically sophistry of a sort
Having a distorted view of reality won't change reality itself. It will only change your "reality" (insofar that a person's reality is the things they think / experience / believe in), not the objective one.
The issues aren't about the facts, it's about theories and studies. A shitty study or a theory proved ultimately wrong can do so much damage. Especially to people who are frantic with worry, time management problems, or are dumb.