Thanks for your insightful comments and representing the paradox of the internet: Alarmist tones are required to generate interest in a story, but taking the time to explain the cognitively challenging details is instantly off-putting in an article. The average internet users is becoming so stupid, even the simplified versions are TL;DR. I've come to rely on Hacker News comments in ways I used to rely on Slashdot stories. The SNR at Reddit is overwhelming.