“The problem with information is not that it is exploited legally or illegally, but that it is no longer reliable”
— Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Simplified Meaning:
Information today can be confusing because we can’t always trust if it’s true or false. Imagine you have a friend who tells you things that sometimes are true and sometimes are not. After a while, you wouldn’t know when to believe them, right? This is similar to information – we get so much from the internet, news, social media, but it’s hard to know what to believe. For instance, when you read an article online about health, you want to be sure the advice is correct before following it. If the information is unreliable, you might make choices that aren't good for you. This can happen in bigger ways too, like in elections, where false information can spread quickly and affect people’s decisions. To deal with this, people should check multiple sources and find trusted experts. It’s essential to think critically about what you read or hear before accepting it as truth. By being careful, we can make better choices and avoid being misled.