Inquiry.

How often do you stop and think about the way you process what others suggest to be true? A study shows that now more than ever, fake news is running our entertainment-driven world. Trusting the first source you see or hear is a thing of the past. Not one person can truly say they're well informed if they've only read one article, heard one news story or chose to listen to only one side.

The term, echo chamber, is used to describe the subconscious filtering of your own daily news. Deciding to only follow or associate yourself with people who agree with everything you say, shields yourself from understanding the full truth. Not to mention, it is also an effective way to dumb yourself down.

In a study conducted by Gartner, a highly accredited research firm, insular communication is ultimately what most people are choosing. Rather than proposing the question of debate, people opt to block the opposing source. An easy fix to any situation is to just shut out the person who disagrees with you, but it also a cowardly demonstration.

What an ignorant life it must be to live without inquiry. We live in a country that allows us to question our sources, allows us to question what might have already been decided as the truth. From what I can see, social media makes it extremely easy for us to build our own echo chamber. Rather than reading another's words, we choose to abandon the practice of questioning.

Deep shared inquiry and open communication is a thing of trust, something our generation lacks. I encourage you to read into the assertions you see or hear. Build your own opinion and wait for it to be challenged; it's the best way to feed your brain.