Probably not the internet by itself, but the general broadening of education must be a factor. Up until relatively recently, knowing, say, a couple of words in

Probably not the internet by itself, but the general broadening of education must be a factor. Up until relatively recently, knowing, say, a couple of words in Latin or the definition of a polynomial was a sure sign of high-class education. Now that hoi polloi aren't as easily impressed, you would need a much greater depth to differentiate yourself that way. But that's hard work. Much easier to shitpost on Instagram.