My wife and I talk about that all the time.
Am I being manipulated? Are these “facts” real or not? Why is this person an expert? Did that first statement contradict the second statement? Why do I believe the things that I believe?
The schools seems focused on making sure that students cannot answer any questions like that. Just obey, and everything will be under control.
Since the dawn of time. Too bad the media fuels it rather than investigates it.