Why a critical spirit is non-negotiable in the age of AI and social media

Growing up at 19 in a world increasingly governed by artificial intelligence and social media means constantly being surrounded by information — but never really knowing which sources are reliable, which content is true, and which is false. In this environment, having a critical spirit is not optional. It's what allows you to filter what you consume, to dig deeper instead of accepting things at face value, and to develop a personal method for understanding what is actually right, why it's right, and the real nature of certain situations or events. Without it, you don't think — you just react.