Context matters. If I see a man getting strangled on the street I’m going to call the police or intervene. If I see it on stage during a play I’m going to enjoy the show.
I think just about anyone would agree that the average person on the Internet doesn’t exactly do their homework beyond reading a headline. That common habit lets rumors and misinformation spread like wildfire. It’s important for hot takes to get challenged and questioned to make people think critically rather than making assumptions and walking away misinformed.
Context matters. If I see a man getting strangled on the street I’m going to call the police or intervene. If I see it on stage during a play I’m going to enjoy the show.
I think just about anyone would agree that the average person on the Internet doesn’t exactly do their homework beyond reading a headline. That common habit lets rumors and misinformation spread like wildfire. It’s important for hot takes to get challenged and questioned to make people think critically rather than making assumptions and walking away misinformed.