Yet the national inquirer, the daily star etc. Have been purchasable in front of nearly every checkout stand for at least my entire life. Lies/bullshit/deception and ignorance are nothing new.
It’s just packaged differently. Instead of easily knowing it’s trash, it’s someone you trust on Facebook spouting crazy. I think that’s what gets people the most.
> Lies/bullshit/deception and ignorance are nothing new
You are definitely right there, but my point was the barrier for entry has been lowered. No need to have a printing press and to be accepted for sale at storefronts - if you have an internet connection, you have a voice.