BeamBrain [he/him] to

technology • 3 years ago

"Boomers who warned us not to believe what we read on the internet now believe everything they read online" is a common joke, but how did it actually happen?

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"Boomers who warned us not to believe what we read on the internet now believe everything they read online" is a common joke, but how did it actually happen?

BeamBrain [he/him] to

technology • 3 years ago

What made so many of them flip their skepticism?

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trabpukcip [he/him]
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3 years ago
they were seen as the "adults in the room" and the authoritative last word on current events. they were/are revered

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