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What does it mean?
Fascination with information regardless of source credibility.
In plain terms
Even unreliable sources can have interesting info.
What can you take from it?
Value interesting facts even if origins are weak.

Where it applies

  • research
  • gossip
  • journalism

Putting it to work

  • verify facts
  • curate sources
  • stay curious

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle unreliable sources?
  • Is curiosity enough?

Another view

It may encourage trusting unverified claims.

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