You say that because people are capable of choosing from a variety of many sources, they are more likely to ignore sources that contradict their point of view. I'm not sure that's how it works. If someone is set in their way of thinking to the point that they will click the back button, I think they'd be just as likely to put down the paper or turn the tv to another channel.

The good thing about having many sources is that if people are actually searching for the truth, they will be closer to finding it, simply by seeing many perspectives over one to a few.

If the mainstream media is being deceitful or otherwise incompetent, I'd hardly see that being useful for a common reference point.

The hallucinations actually occur during Hypnagogia , which refers to the transition between sleep and wakefulness.

the difference is that the brilliant are brilliant because they are capable of analyzing a situation/new information, and then using that data to re-evaluate their opinion. Someone who ignores any information aside from what they currently believe will not change their opinion, from either those who are stupid or brilliant.

this is nothing new, research to mass production always takes quite a bit of time.

I usually have a minimal amount of tabs open, but my desk/work area is typically very messy. I find myself bordering obsessive compulsive when it comes to organizing my computer, since that's where I do the majority of my work, but I am only compelled to organize my work area when I feel I need to do work outside of my computer for long periods of time.