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The ability to reason beyond pettiness of mundane considerations and sentiments, is what defines and distinguishes an individual.
Advancements in Science and Technology have both their positive and negative effects on contemporary human society. The invention of the Social Media, like any other Technological Breakthrough, has its pros and cons. No body will convincingly argue that it has not been quite useful in the purpose of Communication. On the other hand, it has almost made falsehood assume the position of a norm.
In this perspective, it has exposed the porosity of many who, before this advent, could have been considered to be above average intelligence. The capacity to distinguish between truth and falsehood is a clear manifestation of both good education and natural intelligence. This capacity, being a rare attribute of man, is not and will never be possessed by all, no matter how one pretends to be knowledgeable and intelligent.