'Funny how this works. People actually think they can arrive at the truth by averaging what they hear.
Seriously. That’s how most people are taught to think. I get this argument all the time.
It totally explains the power of the mass media. Just think about this dynamic. How do people arrive at conclusions? What information or lack thereof are they deriving them from? Pretty stark reality if you’re willing to look it in the eyes. People are incredibly similar in their outlook and understandings. And hence behaviors.'
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