alanbwt on Nostr: One phenomenon I’ve noticed is that many people, perhaps most, outsource their ...

One phenomenon I’ve noticed is that many people, perhaps most, outsource their opinions to a single media personality they admire, whether it's Rachel Maddow, Bari Weiss, Sam Harris, Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes, Joe Rogan, or countless others.

This energy-saving mechanism—mimicking the opinions of someone you generally agree with—is efficient but also a form of idolatry.

Better to form one’s own opinions from multiple sources and reserve judgment on issues you haven't explored than to blindly adopt another's views. In short, don't turn your favorite media figure into your personal lord and savior.