Representing this new challenge are a new breed of cyber experts who do not accept a narrative as is. They question everything, and offer up their own theories backed by solid science. Some are classically trained and educated, others self educated in the relative discipline, but equally as adept.
God help us from politicians and aspiring politically-active citizens who see everything through the lens of politics.
Try asking an internet-savvy non-expert to mend your plumbing - and see what happens!
THH
PS - re the plumbing thing - I've done it. I love becoming an instant expert on anything under the sun, and using that knowledge. Have done it many times, I'm sure others here have too. They will know, like me, that you need expertise as well as access to knowledge - which we all now have - for the best outcome. And plumbing is simple compared with science.