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In my case: hypercuriosity -> hyperfixiation -> hypercuriosity -> hyperfixiation.
I also want to add the danger of taking "facts" at face value. I have ADD as do my kids. They are inundated with information I never was and I have to debunk a lot of shit they see online because of the source (manosphere shit is everywhere). Seriously it's an absolute fire hose of bullshit online if you don't know how to filter content.
Yes. I try to teach my kids critical thinking as much as possible. It'll probably be the most important skill in life going forward.