I agree with the author in that there seems to be a general lack of thought in society as a whole. However, I would say that the information glut we're exposed to is only one of the reasons - and different reasons apply to different people.
I would include the "rat race" or "daily grind" into these reason pool for a lack of critical thought. So much of our brain power is demanded for tasks that are unoriginal, uninspired and uninnovative that when ( or even if ) we have a chance to sit and think critically, our brains are sapped and it becomes easier to let a pundit or a blogger form our thoughts for us.
Another big reason is the lack of incentive put forth in the article. An innovative idea has little to know value to society if not immediately monetizeable.
I would include the "rat race" or "daily grind" into these reason pool for a lack of critical thought. So much of our brain power is demanded for tasks that are unoriginal, uninspired and uninnovative that when ( or even if ) we have a chance to sit and think critically, our brains are sapped and it becomes easier to let a pundit or a blogger form our thoughts for us.
Another big reason is the lack of incentive put forth in the article. An innovative idea has little to know value to society if not immediately monetizeable.