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What does it mean?
Most people take information at face value; irony is a minority skill.
In plain terms
Only 20 percent of people get irony; most believe everything literally.
What can you take from it?
Critical thinking is rare in a credulous world.

Where it applies

  • media consumption
  • political debate
  • art appreciation

Putting it to work

  • question sources
  • look for subtext
  • practice skepticism

Questions to consider

  • Do you trust news too easily?
  • How often do you notice irony?

Another view

Irony can also prevent genuine connection.

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