When it comes to content I enjoy reading I find that almost every time it is the personal view of a topic that I find the most value. The perspective that gives a glimpse into how a person understands and visualizes an area. I think that the reason this has value is it is a view that can't be gained completely from an external source.
Yes, it is possible to echo the thoughts of others but even if it is reworded, some personality seeps through. Personality is important for building relationships and if paying attention, a fake is easy to spot within a few articles because it is hard for most people to maintain a false character across topics.
But, finding fakes isn't what is interesting or valuable. The value comes from the alternate perspective, a new position to stand in and see the world from. This in turn can inspire new thoughts and ideas which when expressed adds more into the discussion pool.
I find it interesting when people say they don't really have anything to write about or, they don't have a view on this or that topic because it means that they haven't really spent any time thinking. I have a pretty strong feeling that the reason people don't think much is because there is an increase in the consumption of thoughtless content.
What I mean by this is content that is complete without having to do any work to close gaps as it is all laid out in front of the consumer. This has been increasing in prevalence the last three decades a lot and I think it is impacting on our cognitive abilities to adequately process and consider information that isn't explicitly provided. This puts more weight on what is said.
This combined with a lack of emotional control makes people hyper- sensitive to words and ideas that they react to before even considering the intentions (implicit information) behind what is said. Essentially, people are often easily triggered because they are unable to process the information they receive well and react so strongly because they do not have the emotional strength to suppress action before their animal instincts kick in.
It makes discussion with these types difficult because it is a minefield of potential triggers that make people feel victimized by words that were never intended to harm.
It isn't a good environment for freedom of speech.
Taraz
[ a Steem original ]
(posted from phone)