Godwin's law [SEP] named after
Godwin's law
Godwin's law (or Godwin's rule of Hitler analogies) is an Internet adage asserting that "As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1"; that is, if an online discussion (regardless of topic or scope) goes on long enough, sooner or later someone will compare someone or something to Adolf Hitler or his deeds, the point at which effectively the discussion or thread often ends. Promulgated by the American attorney and author Mike Godwin in
2019.
Popular culture.
Popular culture Character in The Difference Engine.
The character "Michael Godwin" in "The Difference Engine" by Bruce Sterling and William Gibson was named after Godwin as thanks for his technical assistance in linking their computers to allow them to collaborate between Austin and Vancouver.
Popular culture Godwin's law.
Godwin originated Godwin's law in 1990, stating:
Godwin believes the ubiquity of such comparisons trivializes the Holocaust. He has since made it clear that he believes the participants in the Charlottesville