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[–] Allonzee@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

After interacting with them, it's pretty clear we're the trailer park. They seem to know more about our history than most Americans do.

But we don't exactly prioritize education here. Fuck taxes amirite?

[–] Duamerthrax@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Well, there are definitely parts of Chinese history Americans know more about.

Also, what "we"? The Americans using short form media aren't exactly the brightest examples in the first place.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Idk I'm kinda clueless on the warring dynasties period

[–] banshee@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

I'm not sure. While it's not for me, I know some rather bright individuals that enjoy the format.

I mostly hate that it's such an advertising industry.

[–] Aria@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 day ago

There are Americans in this very thread who think "the CCP" is real.

[–] brendansimms@lemmy.world -1 points 1 day ago

What makes you say that? From my recent experiences with short form media I’d say there are plenty of bright people involved. There’s tons of actual good STEM/Maker/DIY/Educational/History content and the medium lends itself well to quick community building

[–] JokeDeity@lemm.ee -1 points 1 day ago

The irony being that TikTok is specifically designed to dumb down Americans. 🤣