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I would argue that since the internet we have learned a fair share of unadulterated garbage though let's be real
For sure. It’s just hard to overstate how cut off we used to be from information back in the day. Your professor says something you think sounds suspect? Well, off to the library to find a book on a similar subject and HOPE you can find the answer you need within. That’s still an excellent way to get information and sometimes the best or only way for certain things. It just used to be the ONLY way for ANYTHING and I’m glad those days are behind us.
It REALLY took a turn for the worse after someone showed Joe Rogan a microphone.