> the way otherwise intelligent people are corrupted scares me. This is because of appeals to emotions. Our intelligence emerged from the animal - which we sti

> the way otherwise intelligent people are corrupted scares me. This is because of appeals to emotions. Our intelligence emerged from the animal - which we still are. It isn't a question of intelligence. Intelligence can be easily manipulated if you manipulate emotions, which is what most content does. Look at how easily marketing works - these things work on intelligent and unintelligent people. The problem isn't critical thinking - that is why intelligent people argue without any progress against these people. It isn't about intelligence. It's about emotion, animal desire, and manipulation. The way to not fall into the trap is to be aware.