First, as always, we rely on authority to fill in our knowledge gaps for us. But the authority that we've come to trust has an estranged relationship with the t

First, as always, we rely on authority to fill in our knowledge gaps for us. But the authority that we've come to trust has an estranged relationship with the truth. Second, with widespread instant communication, you can choose to listen to just about anyone to trust as an authority. And with so many voices saying so many things (without vetting their own knowledge), you have your pick of the "facts" that you enjoy most.