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Common sense has become so rare it can actually be declared a super power

I am sure you have all seen it. From people lacking the capacity to understand how parking bays work, parking totally skew, to those airing their mindless views on social media without the proper research.

Madam – I don’t know whether it is just me, but I find the lack of common sense within today’s society rather disturbing.

In fact, common sense has become so rare it can actually be declared a super power.

I am sure you have all seen it. From people lacking the capacity to understand how parking bays work, parking totally skew, to those airing their mindless views on social media without the proper research.

Social media is the ultimate haven for the mindless keyboard warriors.

These social network terrorists voice views, which are not only grammatically incorrect, but are based on hearsay and rumours.

I don’t care how strongly you feel about how vaccines cause autism or Jay Z is part of the Illuminati, there is no factual basis to your arguments. In fact, you arguments are vague and invalid.

Teenagers and young adults are the biggest culprits when it comes to a lack of common sense, unable to make decisions because they lack the capability to understand the most basic things.

I blame television which promotes reality shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians and Geordie Shore. These shows teach youngsters it is more important to look good and be popular, than to have intelligence.

Fashion trends are more important than knowing you should not be taking selfies while driving.

What is becoming of our world? The zombie apocalypse won’t be flesh eating monsters, but rather people who lack general knowledge and follow trends like sheep.

Einstein

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