Quote by Tiffany Madison

We the people have no excuse for starry-eyed sycophantic group-think in the Information Age. Knowledge is but a fingertip away.

We the people have no excuse for starry-eyed sycophantic gro

Summary

This quote emphasizes that in the Information Age, where knowledge is easily accessible, there is no justification for blindly following popular opinions or maintaining a naively idealistic mindset. It suggests that with the abundance of information at our fingertips, individuals should take advantage of it to form their own opinions and perspectives rather than succumbing to unquestioning conformity. The quote implies that in this technologically advanced era, people should make use of available information to foster critical thinking and independent thought processes.

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Wisdom Life Politics Truth Knowledge Human Nature Internet Information Age

By Tiffany Madison

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