Source: Dawn
Author: Laeeq Khan
It is not the herd of sheep I am referring to as I write today. It is also not the extraordinary intelligent few amongst us that are the subject of my writing here. Instead the attention is drawn to the ordinary, simple and often gullible countrymen who spend countless hours on the Internet, sharing their (conspiracy) theories that anyone can find in plenty on social networks and discussion forums.
While the Internet can be an engaging and sometimes amusing place, the attraction does not end easily. After all, where else would anyone find an abundance of interesting content for all ages? If spending time, lots of it, was a favorite hobby for many, then the Internet is the ideal place to do exactly that. Probing “friends” profiles, commenting on photos and tagging and poking acquaintances on social media has become pervasive.