Secondly - that was an incredibly short paragraph, so talking about illusions, and depth is *really* assuming a lot from under 250 words.
Plus your addition of current events, only underscored the point of needing to be aware of the news. So... thanks?
> So I rather people voting on their core values whatever those are than “perceived wisdom they are so informed”.
I think this assertion was not supported (and potentially undermined) by your supporting anecdotes.
Edit: if anything, your sharing more News to .. argue (?) against the position, supports the point that aware of current affairs is needed.
I might write in confrontational tone and I like to write opposing view just for discussion sake.
I do agree market != economy. I think “perceived wisdom they are so informed” is still quite a good statement.
So it is always that you might have illusion of knowing what is going on.
I love talking heads “experts” making assumptions but it is just talking and real stuff is always deeper.
So I rather people voting on their core values whatever those are than “perceived wisdom they are so informed”.