r/videos 2d ago

The Data that Says We're Getting Stupider

https://youtu.be/clz48AOBQQM
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u/NappyFlickz 2d ago edited 2d ago

Let me guess.

This logic only applies to people that disagree with us, and not to ourselves?

Piss off.

We can all benefit from shutting the fuck up and learning a thing or two. Even if it means hearing out people we think are dumb. At the very least we can learn the intricate nuances that lead to those schools of thought and potential radicalism to arise and combat it healthily.

The majority of this generation (myself included) of living humans, regardless of age are infected with being too wise in our own conceit and thinking our intellect is beyond reproach.

I have to combat it every day, and keep myself I check, as do a lot more people than they think.

Edit: I'm not saying I disagree with the video per se, but I am saying that the average Redditor who sees this post is going to take the wrong (and most likely the most convenient) conclusion from it.

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u/Santa__Christ 2d ago

See everyone, here's one