Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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⌛ Everyone says to use common sense online, but what does that mean? I'll show you how to use to spot scams, dodge bad advice, and decide what's trustworthy.

⌛ What is common sense?
Common sense can be summed up by familiar adages.
- If it sounds too good to be true, it’s probably not true.
- If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
- Free is never free.
- Read what’s in front of you.
- Don’t believe everything you read.
- Be skeptical: question everything.
- Do your research.

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Chapters
0:00 Just What Is Common Sense?
0:38 If it sounds too good to be true…
1:48 If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it
4:09 Read what’s in front of you
5:31 Don’t believe everything you read
7:08 Above all, be skeptical

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