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They're also MUCH more susceptible to misinformation and propaganda than the "in-between" generations. They aren't as affected by traditional media, sure, but their new media sources are heavily propagandized, with visibility manipulated by the worst people in the world. They might HEAR about the dangers of misinformation or propaganda in the periphery, but with their primary interface being a handful of apps on a mobile device, there's not much they can do about it without extensive education they aren't getting.
Got any evidence of that? Or are you just flattering yourself