Yes it is when one lives in an echo chamber of controlled information, controlled social media, controlled schools, controlled education. This why I no longer believe elections can save us. It is going to take something very, very awful to right this ship called the United States. One way or another she has to be brought to her knees.
Mass formation psychosis is this powerful specifically because of the lack of CRITICAL THINKING ABILITIES. Many people today lack this skill.
Since all information is literally available at one’s fingertips, there is no need to THINK or REASON out a solution or conclusion. Thank a teacher if you CAN’T THINK!