> mis-stated or misinterpreted data is probably a pretty high percent of what all of us read and believe

This has always been the case. 

Just think back to whenever you were at an event that the "News" reported.

chaoticalHeavy

yep I'm sure we're all guilty of it at one time or another

SimpleStacker

The world is much easier to navigate when people don't actually think about what they are saying (or sharing).

I fear that the amount of mis-stated or misinterpreted data is probably a pretty high percent of what all of us read and believe I'm any given day.

I know that I have had this exact experience where I am about to share something with a certain amount of glee, but then look in to of and discover that the picture is rather less clear than I thought.

Appreciate the reminder to check before I share.

econ

Mini Pleb Economist: A frustrating example of ideologically motivated distortion

The world is much easier to navigate when people don't actually think about what they are saying (or sharing). 

I fear that the amount of mis-stated or misinterpreted data is probably a pretty high percent of what all of us read and believe I'm any given day. 

I know that I have had this exact experience where I am about to share something with a certain amount of glee, but then look in to of and discover that the picture is rather less clear than I thought. 

Appreciate the reminder to check before I share.