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The speaker emphasizes a vital point: the confusion isn't a failure of intelligence but a consequence of not being taught how manipulation techniques operate. The media leverages cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and emotional triggers—subtle but powerful tools that influence perception without overt awareness.
Historically, critical thinking skills were developed within philosophical education, with backgrounds like Harvard's philosophy program offering a foundation to understand logic and bias. However, in 2025, the expectation that everyone must have such academic background to think freely is outdated. The goal, instead, is to democratize these skills so that anyone can discern truth from manipulation.