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“TV ushered in the age of postliteracy. And we have gone so far beyond that. I mean, what with the Internet and Google and Wikipedia. We have entered the age of post-intelligence.” quote by P. J. O'Rourke
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“TV ushered in the age of postliteracy. And we have gone so far beyond that. I mean, what with the Internet and Google and Wikipedia. We have entered the age of post-intelligence.”

P. J. O'Rourke

About This Quote

We have moved beyond basic literacy to an era where information is abundant, but true understanding is lacking, creating a post-intelligence age.

In simple terms: Information is abundant, but true understanding is scarce.

Key Takeaway

Seek depth over sheer information.

Themes

information overload technology knowledge

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • education
  • critical thinking
  • media literacy

Key Concepts

digital age media consumption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify the quality of information?
  • What practices foster true understanding?
A Different Perspective

Abundance of data can lead to superficial knowledge without critical analysis.

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