Dear Editor

In the age of social media, everyone’s a commentator, sharing hot takes faster than you can say "viral." Yet, with Google at our fingertips, offering endless scientific research, why do so few of us dig deeper?

Take the recent XY controversy at the Olympics: debates over athletes' chromosomes have sparked fierce online discussions. But instead of turning to trusted sources, many opt for knee-jerk reactions. Why?

Perhaps it's the allure of instant validation over meticulous fact-checking.

Imagine if we all paused to Google before posting—our feeds might look a lot more informed.

Next time we weigh in on the latest hot topic, especially one as nuanced as the Olympics' gender debates, why not arm ourselves with facts?

It's never been easier, or more necessary, to do a little research before joining the digital chorus.

Lynne Strong