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I believe in this context smart doesn't mean the average intellectual capability of a netizen. It refers to the internet as a whole and its power to dissect inf
by lulephuckhang 7y ago
I believe in this context smart doesn't mean the average intellectual capability of a netizen. It refers to the internet as a whole and its power to dissect information simply due to the sheer number of users dedicated to a certain topic.
- ct520 7y agoExactly!
- omeid2 7y agoI understand, but as you say, it is only true for certain topics, however, sadly, internet as a general is full of misinformation, disinformation, toxicity, and plain outright nonsense.
- nitwit005 7y agoIt's a bit strange that you're bothering to debate people here if you're so certain that someone pointing out the truth won't have any effect.
- omeid2 7y agoI am not sure it is worth repeating, but as I said, the notion that "internet is scary smart" is only true for certain groups and topics, but not internet as general. That does not mean there is no "smart" forums or smart people on the internet, nor I made any remarks about YC News.