Have we all just become a society of idiots?

What really bothers me is how we see this endless cycle of various advocacy groups, organizations, and even major corporations pointing the finger at social media platforms, claiming they are the ones driving society apart. It’s a complete deflection of reality. Everyone seems to be ignoring the fundamental fact that the platforms themselves aren't the root cause—it's the people using them. When you look at it that way, all this posturing and the threats being leveled against companies like Facebook just seem entirely pointless.

Here is an example:

Not many people realize that brands like Coca-Cola actually spent years actively promoting and even shaping racism just to cultivate a specific consumer base and maximize their profit margins. They essentially engineered their brand identity to suit whoever was buying, constantly shifting their narrative to stay relevant and palatable to everyone. Now, after decades of influence from giants like Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Riot Games, Epic Games, General Motors, and Ford—to name just a few—we’re seeing the fallout. These corporations have helped raise generations that seem perpetually angry and uneducated. Today, they conveniently blame social media for everything, but that's just a way to deflect attention from the massive, long-term impact these companies have had on the fabric of our society.

It is equally naive to believe that anyone can successfully combat racism through sheer force of will, simply because people aren't robots. Take, for example, a major corporation that manages to "eliminate" 63% of its racist fanbase within just three months. How did they do it? They didn't actually change minds; they simply tweaked the reporting algorithms to sweep everything under the rug. Those individuals are still out there, venting their frustrations on social media just like before. Look at a company like Riot Games. They have hundreds of millions of fans, yet they essentially cultivated a massive segment of angry, intolerant followers across entire generations. Of course, institutions and parents play a role here too, often ignoring the shifts in their children's behavior. That child eventually hits social media and continues exactly the patterns the companies helped instill in them. Then, you see these corporations threatening social media platforms, claiming they will pull their business unless those platforms start effectively dealing with hate speech, intolerance, and racism. It’s a cycle of superficial fixes rather than actual progress.

It feels like everyone is collectively looking the other way, which is a massive oversight. The core of this issue lies primarily with corporations like Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Ford Motor Company, and Riot Games—the very entities that have spent decades shaping the behaviors and habits of entire generations. They laid the groundwork for how kids grow up today. Secondarily, you have our educational institutions and parents to consider, but somehow, the blame is being shifted entirely onto social media platforms. It’s as if we expect big tech to swoop in and fix the damage caused by the previous three pillars, holding them accountable for essentially criminal levels of influence exerted by those much larger structures.

I’ve been boycotting Coca-Cola for over a decade now. To me, they simply don't matter. I don't maintain a presence on social media, and frankly, I find Facebook just as irrelevant. However, when I come across rhetoric like this, it reinforces my belief that modern society has devolved into a collection of collective idiots. People seem to have lost the capacity for clear, objective reasoning to identify the actual root of any problem. The issue isn't the social media platforms themselves; those are merely catalysts for the current state of society. They act as a statistical mirror, reflecting exactly how dysfunctional human behavior has become today.

What are your thoughts on this? ☕

Regarding my assertions that these corporations have fundamentally shaped society through a lens of racism:

The ongoing conversation surrounding racial discrimination at Coca-Cola is something that requires a much more nuanced analysis than the typical social media outcry. If we are going to discuss corporate accountability, we need to look past the surface-level headlines and examine the actual structural issues within the organization. It isn't enough to simply issue a press release or change a logo for a month to signal "progress." Real systemic change requires an overhaul of internal promotion tracks and a transparent audit of how diversity initiatives actually impact the bottom line and the workforce hierarchy. When major American corporations like Coca-Cola face these allegations, it highlights a recurring friction point in our domestic corporate culture: the gap between public branding and private institutional reality. I’ve seen many people jump to conclusions without looking at the data, and frankly, that's a mistake. We have to ask whether these instances are isolated incidents of individual bias or if they represent a deeper, ingrained pattern within the corporate structure itself. Until there is a clear, measurable shift in leadership demographics and pay equity, these discussions will continue to circulate. It’s about more than just optics; it’s about whether the stated values of a massive American institution actually match its day-to-day operations.
Back in November 2000, Coca-Cola reached a massive $192.5 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit centered on racial discrimination. As part of that deal, they committed to overhauling how they manage, promote, and treat minority staff across the US. However, the progress wasn't immediate. By 2003, activists showing up at Coca-Cola’s annual meetings were pointing out serious ongoing issues, claiming that Black professionals were still being passed over for executive roles, facing significant pay gaps compared to their white colleagues, and being terminated at higher rates. It took some time for those systemic changes to actually take root. By 2004, Luke Visconti, one of the founders of DiversityInc—the organization that evaluates corporate diversity initiatives—noted that the legal fallout actually worked in their favor. He pointed out that because of that specific settlement decree, Coca-Cola was essentially forced to implement management practices that eventually propelled them into the top 10 for diversity rankings. It serves as a stark reminder that sometimes, aggressive litigation is the only thing that forces a giant to actually walk the walk.

This is exactly what we are seeing today at Coca-Cola—it's pure irony. Now, these same companies are busy lecturing Facebook and Google.

Riot Games - League of Legends
League of Legends is notorious for having a toxic community. Hopefully, Riot Games can find strategies to provide players with a more fun and fair playing environment. It will be interesting to see how their new plan plays out.

They never actually solved the problem; they just swept it under the rug by implementing algorithms that ignore toxicity. This gave them the false data needed to prevent federal health regulators from breathing down their necks, all while the company bragged about "fixing" behavioral issues for 63% of toxic players in just three months. Anyone with half a brain knows that even the best psychiatrists in the country couldn't achieve those results in such a short timeframe without intensive therapy—but apparently, Riot Games "just did it." Now, they are facing an explosion of racism, fascism, and chauvinism. And, predictably, they blame social media.

Ford Motor Company - Discrimination At Ford Motor Company Continues
In the past 2 years, Ford Motor Company has settled with an EEOC Harassment Investigation for $10.125 Million and in March was ordered to pay $16.8 Million to an ex-employee for discrimination and retaliation. Unfortunately, allegations and lawsuits of discrimination are not new for Ford Motor Company. In fact, if you do a quick Google search, these stories of mistreatment are widespread throughout the company. Even though they have all the policies in place, deep within the roots of the culture at Ford Motor Company is racism and sexism. One might even say that they can’t help it, Henry Ford was a racist openly admired by Adolf Hitler.

And yet, the practice remains unchanged, and just like them, they claim social media and Facebook are to blame.

And so it goes. What is happening is both absurd and mentally pathological. It seems as though the largest corporations have entered a cold war against one another, using the broken generations they themselves created as pawns. To make matters worse, they point the finger at social media for things they can never fix—problems caused by the psychological damage these very companies inflicted on society. There is no need to even mention Amazon; I think most people are already well aware of their approach to fostering a psychologically fractured society.

Could someone give me a quick rundown of what this whole thread is actually about? I tried reading through it, but I had to stop because the discussion regarding whether we've all become a society of collective idiots made the topic itself feel... well, pretty idiotic. Am I totally off base here?

darksurfer4 said:Could someone give me a quick rundown of what this whole thread is actually about? I tried reading through it, but I had to stop because the discussion regarding whether we've all become a society of collective idiots made the topic itself feel... well, pretty idiotic. Am I totally off base here?

Interesting. That first comment is classic forum trolling. The more you say, the better. Just read what’s already been written and you'll figure out what's going on. ☕

brightviper18 said:Interesting. That first comment is classic forum trolling. The more you say, the better. Just read what’s already been written and you'll figure out what's going on. ☕

I won't, and besides, I highly doubt anyone is actually going to sit through and read all of that anyway...

From what I can tell, paranoia used to be linked directly to schizophrenia. Nowadays, people just have too much free time and far too much imagination. Plus, life is arguably a bit too easy...

The New York Times is nothing more than yellow journalism designed to manufacture paranoia, and they certainly had a hand in fueling the COVID panic.

The history of racism is far too deep and complex to simply blame it on a few corporations.

Censorship isn't the answer, obviously, but trying to fix a warped mindset fueled by widespread illiteracy and poor education is a losing battle. It’s all just business and politics at the end of the day. Nothing is going to change.

People have become a collective hive mind of idiots, much like that unnamed politician. The harder you try to censor someone like him, the louder he gets.

The only real philosophy left is to look out for your own interests and tune out the rest of society.

Social media basically gave every moron a megaphone to broadcast their nonsense at lightning speed. And let’s be honest—stupidity is incredibly contagious.

Take those fringe politicians who pop up out of nowhere; without social media, a total joke wouldn't have the platform to even dream of getting a seat in US Congress.

Our values have completely flipped. We’ve reached a point where we treat influencers, reality TV stars, athletes, and pop singers like icons. They’re out there giving life advice on everything, heavily shaping how the younger generation sees the world.

There was a time when people actually looked up to figures like Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, the Dalai Lama, or Albert Einstein. Nowadays, the feed is just filled with plastic celebrities and the personal lives of random internet personalities.

It feels like we've collectively lost our minds.

crimsonmoose3 said:From what I can tell, paranoia used to be linked directly to schizophrenia. Nowadays, people just have too much free time and far too much imagination. Plus, life is arguably a bit too easy...

The New York Times is nothing more than yellow journalism designed to manufacture paranoia, and they certainly had a hand in fueling the COVID panic.

The history of racism is far too deep and complex to simply blame it on a few corporations.

Censorship isn't the answer, obviously, but trying to fix a warped mindset fueled by widespread illiteracy and poor education is a losing battle. It’s all just business and politics at the end of the day. Nothing is going to change.

People have become a collective hive mind of idiots, much like that unnamed politician. The harder you try to censor someone like him, the louder he gets.

The only real philosophy left is to look out for your own interests and tune out the rest of society.

I agree that we are dealing with an extremely distorted and sick media landscape. For what they’ve pulled, they—along with their journalists, politicians, and even the Prime Minister—should be held criminally liable. However, regarding the article I posted, I originally saw it on my Google News feed on Android, and now every outlet is just copy-pasting from the original Google News piece. This is an American forum, so well...

crimsonmoose3 said:From what I can tell, paranoia used to be linked directly to schizophrenia. Nowadays, people just have too much free time and far too much imagination. Plus, life is arguably a bit too easy...

The New York Times is nothing more than yellow journalism designed to manufacture paranoia, and they certainly had a hand in fueling the COVID panic.

The history of racism is far too deep and complex to simply blame it on a few corporations.

Censorship isn't the answer, obviously, but trying to fix a warped mindset fueled by widespread illiteracy and poor education is a losing battle. It’s all just business and politics at the end of the day. Nothing is going to change.

People have become a collective hive mind of idiots, much like that unnamed politician. The harder you try to censor someone like him, the louder he gets.

The only real philosophy left is to look out for your own interests and tune out the rest of society.

Actually, it is impossible to ignore society because we all rely on things society provides. We wouldn't get very far on our own since we've become so dependent on social products, like tax returns, for instance. However, all of this looks like companies are entering an all-out WAR with one another. In the past, they fought through marketing and similar tactics, which was fine—letting the better product win. But now, they are starting to act like militant cults. Especially brands like Coca-Cola, Ford, and Apple.

Noah Reed58 said:Social media basically gave every moron a megaphone to broadcast their nonsense at lightning speed. And let’s be honest—stupidity is incredibly contagious.

Take those fringe politicians who pop up out of nowhere; without social media, a total joke wouldn't have the platform to even dream of getting a seat in US Congress.

Our values have completely flipped. We’ve reached a point where we treat influencers, reality TV stars, athletes, and pop singers like icons. They’re out there giving life advice on everything, heavily shaping how the younger generation sees the world.

There was a time when people actually looked up to figures like Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, the Dalai Lama, or Albert Einstein. Nowadays, the feed is just filled with plastic celebrities and the personal lives of random internet personalities.

It feels like we've collectively lost our minds.

True, but nobody is holding a gun to anyone's head forcing them to have a social media account. I've been through it, and for the last four years, I haven't had accounts on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, or anything else. If you see a micro-culture forming that you don't like because of its toxic influence, you simply walk away. This is the part I think people fail to understand about how companies function: when they have no one left to sell to, they are forced to change their approach. However, social media loses its purpose if it only allows a hand-picked group of people to communicate while everyone else is purged; that's just fascism, no matter how you slice it. Ultimately, we end up with people fighting fascism with fascism, which is why it can never be eradicated—there will always be a group left out. Now, I am not talking about the rights of actual deviants like pedophiles or criminals who use social networks to prey on victims; they absolutely need to be cut off. But I think people demand too much from a single corporation. They expect companies to solve the problems of average people who might have explosive personalities or lack basic communication manners, even though they aren't a threat. Their biggest sin is just being uneducated idiots. For those people, there is the option of being banned or blocked. At the end of the day, the world will always be a divided place because it is simply impossible for everyone to get along with everyone else. It just won't happen—certainly not in the way companies like Coca-Cola and Ford used to promote, back when they were admiring Hitler.

Noah Reed58 said:Social media basically gave every moron a megaphone to broadcast their nonsense at lightning speed. And let’s be honest—stupidity is incredibly contagious.

Take those fringe politicians who pop up out of nowhere; without social media, a total joke wouldn't have the platform to even dream of getting a seat in US Congress.

Our values have completely flipped. We’ve reached a point where we treat influencers, reality TV stars, athletes, and pop singers like icons. They’re out there giving life advice on everything, heavily shaping how the younger generation sees the world.

There was a time when people actually looked up to figures like Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, the Dalai Lama, or Albert Einstein. Nowadays, the feed is just filled with plastic celebrities and the personal lives of random internet personalities.

It feels like we've collectively lost our minds.

Look, entertainment is an industry, and I don't see a fundamental problem with it. Everyone can find their own niche within it—whether they're following influencers, singers, athletes, or just reality TV attention seekers. Ultimately, I think choice remains one of the most critical factors here, much like how our capacity for selection grows over time, not just in entertainment, but across all sectors of life.

Noah Reed58 said:Social media basically gave every moron a megaphone to broadcast their nonsense at lightning speed. And let’s be honest—stupidity is incredibly contagious.

Take those fringe politicians who pop up out of nowhere; without social media, a total joke wouldn't have the platform to even dream of getting a seat in US Congress.

Our values have completely flipped. We’ve reached a point where we treat influencers, reality TV stars, athletes, and pop singers like icons. They’re out there giving life advice on everything, heavily shaping how the younger generation sees the world.

There was a time when people actually looked up to figures like Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, the Dalai Lama, or Albert Einstein. Nowadays, the feed is just filled with plastic celebrities and the personal lives of random internet personalities.

It feels like we've collectively lost our minds.

Again, you choose what you consume. I agree that the media dictates the news cycle, and it’s definitely easier to just scroll through whatever pops up on a screen than to actually hunt for something meaningful, but that really depends on your social circles and what kind of information you're exposed to. Most of my feed is centered around woodworking, programming, and cybersecurity, because frankly, none of that other stuff interests me.

When I mentioned "idiots," I was actually referring more to how corporations use marketing to dumb down and essentially train the public. I come from a professional background that specializes in manipulating human behavior; most people have no idea how much their reactions are being engineered by designers. It’s perfectly standard for a "predatory" corporation to weaponize my profession—not just for something trivial like triggering impulsive buying habits, but to organize "fans" through brainwashing techniques for much more sinister purposes. We are talking about companies whose core foundations are rooted in pure fascism, yet they still operate under those models today while masquerading as "wholesome" brands. It's staggering how many people are willing to swallow nonsense from a brand like Coca-Cola just because of its name. And from what I can see, it's a huge number. It feels like the dystopian scenarios I used to watch in anime movies are becoming our physical reality. People who don't follow digital trends might not notice, but it felt like the entire country entered a state of constant conflict about two years ago, and fascist-leaning companies like Coca-Cola and Ford only fuel that fire through the very tools of my trade. The point isn't to point fingers and call individuals idiots—because, let's be honest, we are all likely complicit to some degree—but rather that as a human society, we are drifting in this direction because nobody is actually pushing back.

Look, I’m not suggesting we ban social media or start censoring people and their posts. We live in a free society.

What I am saying is that this freedom and constant connectivity have triggered a massive decline in public intellect. It feels like we're building a society of idiots. You've got professional athletes and pop stars giving medical advice about vaccines. You see the daughter of a famous late rock star gaining a massive following and getting endless press coverage, when her only real claim to fame is... being the daughter of unnamed. Then you have the Kardashians, who are celebrities simply because they exist as celebrities.

Most people couldn't tell you who their Secretary of Education is or which department governs their profession. They can't distinguish between a simple brute and actual intelligence, and they lack any grasp of how the society they live in actually functions. Yet, they somehow know the name of unnamed's dog or the aunt of unnamed's husband. They track what someone ate for lunch or who bought a new jacket. They follow people whose entire "career" consists of posing in lingerie by a window while sipping coffee. But it isn't just about bodies; followers aren't just there for the physical appeal—they are consuming "content." That photo taken half-naked in Morocco? For someone like me who loves to travel, that image basically acts as a travel agency.

The world around you is literally telling you that it's better to pose half-naked as an "influencer" than to actually finish college.

I belong to the generation that was already established by the time this all took off. In my early twenties, I chose not to join Facebook, and by the time the current era caught up with me, I was old enough to see exactly what it was. If I had been born just a little later, I might be out there hanging off a cliff in Yosemite National Park right now just to impress some followers.

Noah Reed58 said:Look, I’m not suggesting we ban social media or start censoring people and their posts. We live in a free society.

What I am saying is that this freedom and constant connectivity have triggered a massive decline in public intellect. It feels like we're building a society of idiots. You've got professional athletes and pop stars giving medical advice about vaccines. You see the daughter of a famous late rock star gaining a massive following and getting endless press coverage, when her only real claim to fame is... being the daughter of unnamed. Then you have the Kardashians, who are celebrities simply because they exist as celebrities.

Most people couldn't tell you who their Secretary of Education is or which department governs their profession. They can't distinguish between a simple brute and actual intelligence, and they lack any grasp of how the society they live in actually functions. Yet, they somehow know the name of unnamed's dog or the aunt of unnamed's husband. They track what someone ate for lunch or who bought a new jacket. They follow people whose entire "career" consists of posing in lingerie by a window while sipping coffee. But it isn't just about bodies; followers aren't just there for the physical appeal—they are consuming "content." That photo taken half-naked in Morocco? For someone like me who loves to travel, that image basically acts as a travel agency.

The world around you is literally telling you that it's better to pose half-naked as an "influencer" than to actually finish college.

I belong to the generation that was already established by the time this all took off. In my early twenties, I chose not to join Facebook, and by the time the current era caught up with me, I was old enough to see exactly what it was. If I had been born just a little later, I might be out there hanging off a cliff in Yosemite National Park right now just to impress some followers.

Yeah, buddy, you're absolutely right—it would certainly be harder for individuals to achieve what they have now if social media were censored. You reminded me of the 90s, back when the internet was just starting out and access was limited to a tiny fraction of people. It was such a high-quality community back then; nobody was trolling anyone, there was no "influencer" culture, none of that. However, once something goes mainstream, you have to expect that no amount of control can ever truly filter out all the garbage.

Noah Reed58 said:Look, I’m not suggesting we ban social media or start censoring people and their posts. We live in a free society.

What I am saying is that this freedom and constant connectivity have triggered a massive decline in public intellect. It feels like we're building a society of idiots. You've got professional athletes and pop stars giving medical advice about vaccines. You see the daughter of a famous late rock star gaining a massive following and getting endless press coverage, when her only real claim to fame is... being the daughter of unnamed. Then you have the Kardashians, who are celebrities simply because they exist as celebrities.

Most people couldn't tell you who their Secretary of Education is or which department governs their profession. They can't distinguish between a simple brute and actual intelligence, and they lack any grasp of how the society they live in actually functions. Yet, they somehow know the name of unnamed's dog or the aunt of unnamed's husband. They track what someone ate for lunch or who bought a new jacket. They follow people whose entire "career" consists of posing in lingerie by a window while sipping coffee. But it isn't just about bodies; followers aren't just there for the physical appeal—they are consuming "content." That photo taken half-naked in Morocco? For someone like me who loves to travel, that image basically acts as a travel agency.

The world around you is literally telling you that it's better to pose half-naked as an "influencer" than to actually finish college.

I belong to the generation that was already established by the time this all took off. In my early twenties, I chose not to join Facebook, and by the time the current era caught up with me, I was old enough to see exactly what it was. If I had been born just a little later, I might be out there hanging off a cliff in Yosemite National Park right now just to impress some followers.

I agree, but the primary responsibility lies with politicians, parents, and teachers—not social media platforms. Take China, for example; they handle the wave of modernization quite effectively. They have military-led bootcamps for youth where they teach everything from programming to athletics and physics, depending on the kid's aptitude. A parent just needs to call it in and report that their child is addicted to the internet. These programs last about six months, and very few kids return to their old habits; most find their creativity and passion reignited, leading them toward much better hobbies and activities afterward. Now, even though China censors Facebook, Google, and the like, they do it for one reason: they have their own domestic versions and they don't want foreign competition in their massive economy. So, it is possible to manage this without imposing heavy-handed restrictions. The real issue is that this way of life isn't a passing phase; it's here to stay. New generations will have to learn how to navigate a world where almost anything is permitted, both good and bad.

Noah Reed58 said:Look, I’m not suggesting we ban social media or start censoring people and their posts. We live in a free society.

What I am saying is that this freedom and constant connectivity have triggered a massive decline in public intellect. It feels like we're building a society of idiots. You've got professional athletes and pop stars giving medical advice about vaccines. You see the daughter of a famous late rock star gaining a massive following and getting endless press coverage, when her only real claim to fame is... being the daughter of unnamed. Then you have the Kardashians, who are celebrities simply because they exist as celebrities.

Most people couldn't tell you who their Secretary of Education is or which department governs their profession. They can't distinguish between a simple brute and actual intelligence, and they lack any grasp of how the society they live in actually functions. Yet, they somehow know the name of unnamed's dog or the aunt of unnamed's husband. They track what someone ate for lunch or who bought a new jacket. They follow people whose entire "career" consists of posing in lingerie by a window while sipping coffee. But it isn't just about bodies; followers aren't just there for the physical appeal—they are consuming "content." That photo taken half-naked in Morocco? For someone like me who loves to travel, that image basically acts as a travel agency.

The world around you is literally telling you that it's better to pose half-naked as an "influencer" than to actually finish college.

I belong to the generation that was already established by the time this all took off. In my early twenties, I chose not to join Facebook, and by the time the current era caught up with me, I was old enough to see exactly what it was. If I had been born just a little later, I might be out there hanging off a cliff in Yosemite National Park right now just to impress some followers.

In today's economy, attention is the primary currency. People have developed a strange obsession with reading about the nonsense others pull, and marketing agencies are more than happy to pay people to act like clowns just to capture that engagement. Every generation has its own brand of idiocy, but this current one seems hell-bent on turning the entire world into a Red Light District.

brightviper18 said:Interesting. That first comment is classic forum trolling. The more you say, the better. Just read what’s already been written and you'll figure out what's going on. ☕

Personally, I think most people just need a little love and attention. 🙂
Do you really believe everything starts at home?
If things are stable at home—if parents are attentive, caring, understanding, yet firm when necessary—and if a child spends quality time with their family and friends, do you honestly think a random advertisement can turn them into an idiot?
Sure, it might distract them or fill their head with nonsense for a moment, but once they realize something feels off, they'll find their way back to reality.

Of course they are...
Clones with brainwashed minds, constantly refreshing their phones, are basically just gears in Big Ben—spinning the hands around without having the slightest clue why.
The degeneracy of neoliberal capitalism is reaching its absolute peak, and it's easily one of the biggest scams in human history. You see mountains of mindless stares from people who think they’re actually important, even though they couldn't care less about anything else. They just live by that hollow mantra: "You can be successful too! Sure you can... but only if you're ready to lose your damn soul."

I once had an architecture student who couldn't even grasp the difference between 0.25 cm and 25 mm. That's all there is to say...

darksurfer4 said:Could someone give me a quick rundown of what this whole thread is actually about? I tried reading through it, but I had to stop because the discussion regarding whether we've all become a society of collective idiots made the topic itself feel... well, pretty idiotic. Am I totally off base here?

Something regarding Coca-Cola 🤔 I just don't get why he's holding such a massive grudge against their soda. 🤦

bluesurfer6 said:Something regarding Coca-Cola 🤔 I just don't get why he's holding such a massive grudge against their soda. 🤦

He actually thinks the Coca-Cola brand is responsible for racism...

coastalwalker9 said:Personally, I think most people just need a little love and attention. 🙂
Do you really believe everything starts at home?
If things are stable at home—if parents are attentive, caring, understanding, yet firm when necessary—and if a child spends quality time with their family and friends, do you honestly think a random advertisement can turn them into an idiot?
Sure, it might distract them or fill their head with nonsense for a moment, but once they realize something feels off, they'll find their way back to reality.

smart girl