The rise of the internet age has spawned a new generation of know-it-all's.
Every piece of suspect information can now be validated or discredited on the spot with instant access to the web on our mobile devices. But the old adage, "Don't believe everything you read/see on TV" still holds true for the internet. The increase of available factual information is directly proportional to an increase of bullshit.
The only way we can truly verify info is to cross-reference. You have to check multiple sources and make sure that they're not all using the same one. It's easy for an amazing story to spread, but if it all came from a single source, try not to put too much stock in it.
The days where a guy can swoop in and capture a room with tall tales and crazy stories are coming to an end. We now live in a culture of collective storytelling. Let's embrace it.
