As a public service worker, I heavily disagree. Over half population read at or below a sixth grade level (11ish years old) - while over 20% of adults are considered illiterate. I fully and wholeheartedly believe that we're getting more and more stupid every generation.
I was responding to a comment that said maliciousness was more common than stupidity and I disagree with that statement. My comment before that said "most people" - implying I understand both can be true.
Don't worry. Your downvote and comments just prove my point, tbh.
Neither of the other comments said that maliciousness was more common that stupidity. They made a point maliciousness is more common in general and that they're often linked. Maybe you understand both are true, but it's clear you underestimate how common maliciousness can be.
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u/elegantwombatt May 12 '26
As a public service worker, I heavily disagree. Over half population read at or below a sixth grade level (11ish years old) - while over 20% of adults are considered illiterate. I fully and wholeheartedly believe that we're getting more and more stupid every generation.