Article Cites 33 Social Media Posts as Proof of Global Stupidity in 2026
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Updated · BuzzFeed · Jul 28
Article Cites 33 Social Media Posts as Proof of Global Stupidity in 2026
1 articles · Updated · BuzzFeed · Jul 28
Summary
Thirty-three social media posts anchor a roundup arguing that public discourse in 2026 is getting markedly dumber.
The article builds its case through examples spanning science, geography, health, literature and everyday life, from the Moon and the Sun to Spain, ovens and sharks.
Rather than reporting a single event, the piece presents the posts as cumulative evidence of online ignorance and misinformation across a wide range of topics.