Because most of us are just trying to feel our way through this thing called life, we're often looking for solutions to our issues, whatever they may be. In this void, many people are willing to jump up with the definitive answers to all of life's questions. Unfortunately, many aspects of life are not as simple as most would like to make them out to be. But taking the time to parse out possible solutions, or the time spent sitting on your hands rather than making a decision, can seem rather daunting. This indecision makes those "truth sayers" appealing, and gives rise to the plethora of talking heads we see today.
But do they actually have the answers? Hard to say definitively, but it's unlikely. More probably is that they have an answer that fits their particular experiences and set of circumstances, which in reality simply makes them as ignorant as anyone else. I think what you'll find is that most who are as informed as possible on many things aren't quick to make absolute statements. Unfortunately for those who take a nuanced stance, this isn't what the masses want.
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts." -Bertrand Russell
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