ARMY OF IDIOTS - #996

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Savage argues that widespread access to information has produced a culture where uninformed people spread confident opinions and conspiracy theories. He then examines a disturbing paradox of the modern age: despite having more access to information than ever before, society increasingly rewards ignorance, shallow thinking, and emotional reaction over knowledge, depth, and truth. He explores how algorithms, social media, and the attention economy have created a culture of sensationalism and "digital Pavlovianism," where slogans, tribalism, and influencer personas often carry more weight than expertise or substance. Savage argues that schools and institutions can reinforce conformity rather…