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The only way through is to teach information literacy.

One of the best (but not the only) way to learn this is by studying the trivium/quadrivium – formal logic, reasoning, rhetoric. Once you see how information can be manipulated, it becomes very clear HOW MUCH of it really is.

Initially it can be maddening, but eventually it becomes empowering.




Formal logic is a great tool for rationalization too, which is ultimately how most people seem to use it in my experience.




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