Summary & Key Takeaways ​

• Information Overload: The author discusses the overwhelming feeling of consuming news in 2026, likening it to a "hive mind of 8 billion people screaming."
• Social Media's Impact: Citing Erin Kissane, the article highlights research suggesting social media makes us feel more informed without actually increasing knowledge, magnifying the Dunning-Kruger effect.

Our Commentary ​

This note really resonated with us. The feeling of being constantly bombarded by information, yet somehow less informed, is a pervasive modern dilemma. Rendle's reflection on the "illusion of being informed" hits home, especially for those of us who spend our days online. For everyone feeling similarily - we recommend reading original piece by Erin Kissane Landslide; a ghost story.