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To clarify here, I don't feel like I'm significantly smarter than most people, but I feel like people have a hard time doing any sort of thinking about stuff. Especially when it comes to verifying "facts."

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[–] paddirn@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sometimes, though I think it’s easier for anybody to be duped by things they’re already pre-disposed to believing in. Show me a fake article about Trump doing something stupid or evil and I’ll probably be like, “How is he still free?” without really double-checking the source, unless it’s blatantly questionable.

Meanwhile, somebody of the opposite political persuasion will similarly soak in anything that confirms that Biden is the worst president we’ve ever had in history, but their range of “trusted” news sources is completely different than mine. I’m not sure how we can even bridge that gap, since our definition of reality and accepted facts isn’t really even the same anymore. There’s just so many propaganda engines active in the US right now, it’s hard to imagine anything being done about it. If anything, it’ll get worse.

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[–] maynarkh@feddit.nl 5 points 2 years ago

I think a lot of it is that we all have topics which we are knowledgeable about. Common discourse then takes different topics, and some people will contribute to the discussion who don't understand the underlying stuff so much, they have different interests.

The problem is when you read a tech article as a tech worker, you laugh at how stupid the journalist and the commenters are. Then you read an article on some geopolitical event, or some natural phenomenon, and you take what is written as gospel, and even comment on it on forums, despite not having the same level of understanding as in your favourite topic. And you don't feel you're part of the stupid 90% then and there.

[–] 0x4E4F@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yep. Wanted to ask the same thing a while back, but was afraid of backlash.

And it's well over 90%, I'd say like closer to 95, 96.

[–] SoleInvictus@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

I was feeling the same. I saw 90% and was immediately impressed at their optimism.

[–] The_v@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Human intelligence is segmented and specialized. People who are smart at few things are usually very dumb at others. A person who can speak 9 languages can't do more than basic math. An expert computer programmer, who can't figure out how to keep a plant alive. Etc...

Polymaths are very rare. Very few people have advanced understanding and skills in multiple areas.

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[–] raspberriesareyummy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Amen brother or sister

[–] rbesfe@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago

It's lower than 90% for sure, but I'd be comfortable putting the number at a solid 40%.

[–] SanndyTheManndy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Thinking is hard work and with easy access to pre-cooked opinions online, they don't need to put in any effort.

[–] Lophostemon@aussie.zone 4 points 2 years ago

Excuse me! I resemble that remark!

[–] davemeech@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 years ago

Yes, myself included.

[–] JoJoGAH@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I feel this, but more along the line of chosen ignorance rather than actual stupidity. Either a new topic us overwhelming or they worry\fear they'll get it "wrong". Also, being from the south, where so much has been politicized, they fear the tribal back lash of thinking for themselves. I don't know what's wrong with me, I was never the type to "go with it".

[–] MeanEYE@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Well, that's the thing about average person. Half of them are below the average and other half is above.

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[–] Bo7a@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago

And getting worse.

[–] mintiefresh@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think I'm part of that 90% without a doubt lol

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