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Alright, so he got addicted to what felt like an easy source of knowledge. Can happen to anyone.
I guess I'm just tired of finding things to be upset about. I've lived more than five decades and it's been outrage after outrage after outrage.
I'm tired, boss.
He's admitted there was a problem and it got out of hand. If he changes, what's the huge deal going forward?
We need social safety nets. We need universal health care. We need to kick fascists out of our government. And sure, we need to fix smaller problems, but jesus christ does every last thing have to be drama?
I'm glad I dont know who he is and I will continue to not know him.
These days it seems like the internet is more pleasant the less influencers you know, and most aren't worth knowing any further about.
I think the past where people's awareness of public figures was much more distant was a healthier time. Like knowing the famous athlete or actor, but nothing further about their lives and not feeling like "you know them" because they called our your username or liked your comment and not being able to send them a direct message.
You're right that most influencers aren't worth knowing any further, but Hank is one of the exceptions. I wouldn't even call him an influencer honestly, that's way WAY too generic of a term for what he's done. His excitement for knowledge and learning, and spreading the things he learns, has helped a generation with thinking skills and getting them interested in the sciences.