25-02-2023, 09:25 AM
I cannot help thinking that an awful lot of these erroneous assertions and conspiracy theories rise because of and find fertile ground in those with very limited education.
If someone has limited experience with research methods, even basic fact checking is beyond their abilities. Understanding that their cellphone is personalising their search results escapes them, so they are easily manipulated down rabbit holes that get deeper and wider as they go.
Yet another good reason to widen access to our schools and tertiary institutions, so education is not limited by age, social status, and financial well being.
If someone has limited experience with research methods, even basic fact checking is beyond their abilities. Understanding that their cellphone is personalising their search results escapes them, so they are easily manipulated down rabbit holes that get deeper and wider as they go.
Yet another good reason to widen access to our schools and tertiary institutions, so education is not limited by age, social status, and financial well being.