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A talk show, for example, with one scientist who says genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are safe and one activist who says they are dangerous looks “balanced,” but in reality that is ridiculously skewed, because nearly nine out of ten scientists think GMOs are safe for consumption.
The Death of Expertise
Tom Nichols
“To tell the truth is an act of love. To withhold the truth is an act of hate. Or worse, apathy.”
The Phoenix Project
Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, George Spafford
Bottom Line: The Internet filters content based on newness, popularity, and past interests. Rather than facilitating reflection and action, it facilitates more content consumption. Therefore, the Internet is fundamentally not designed for learning.
Most People Think This Is a Smart Habit, but It’s Actually Brain-Damaging
Michael Simmons
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