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  • fletch@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    There’s a pretty strong anti-intellectual undercurrent that runs through most of the mainstream population. That kind of mindset not just disregards in-depth writing, but is annoyed by it. Sometimes angered, even.

    • Gorgritch_Umie_Killa@aussie.zoneM
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      1 year ago

      I’ve felt, its not so much ‘anti-intellectual’, but very strong ‘anti-tall poppy’ sentiment. I think its a key reason why Mcgowan was much more liked than Barnett. Both smart people, but Mcgowan was perceived as being more down to earth.

    • nii236@lemmy.jtmn.dev
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      1 year ago

      I’m okay with “in-depth” comments that are short comments on Lemmy lol

      Super long articles, fair enough, I struggle these days to get through investigative journalism articles that take hours to read.

      • Gorgritch_Umie_Killa@aussie.zoneM
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        1 year ago

        Lol, i started trying to read, properly, again after a years long hiatus from anything of substance. The struggle is real :) I’m better now, but i practically have to force myself into low distraction situations.