I agree. The problem isn't lack of access to information or the motivation to exercise your freedoms, it is the rampant apathy of the masses. I do not believe

I agree. The problem isn't lack of access to information or the motivation to exercise your freedoms, it is the rampant apathy of the masses. I do not believe I am better than anyone or that I care more for the welfare of the world, but I just try to learn and contribute as much as I can. I am saddened by the fact that most people do not realize how long it took for life to emerge and how much longer for liberty to be considered a birthright. We really need a perspective shift on our planet if real change is going to happen from within the populace. It is also discouraging that most people put the burden on the shoulders of a few to lead and fix the world and get angry when they find out they have little or no say in the direction of society. It's a double-edged sword. There is definitely a selection bias on HN, exactly why this is one of my top five news sources. I strive to get a 360-degree perspective on the happenings of the world.