[bendergarcia]

It’s not about who voted for Trump or not. There’s democratic politicians who just as likely take beoing money.

The crux of it is that more and more education is being eroded and the education we do get is funneled through the lens of what’s profitable. Americans critical thinking ability is being eroded. And we all know the systemic issues that cause this.

[matwood]

> Americans critical thinking ability is being eroded.

It's more nuanced than that. The internet has made critical thinking harder than ever. The search for engagement means headlines and half truths are pushed over deep analysis. And, once a person shows any interest in taking a side they are funneled into a bubble that's hard to leave. Even the best critical thinkers are going to have problems as AI takes off.