standing on top of a skepticism

I read Skeptic magazine to hone my critical thinking skills and keep abreast of the ways in which we can be mislead. I also consider how much time I want to spend on verifying a particular piece of advice or idea. I ask, "What are the consequences to me and my world if it's true or not true?" If the consequences are minimal, I walk away. Selfish? Yes. Some things just aren't worth the debates.

For the very reasons you name I actually find it easier to be skeptical. I am painfully aware we are living in a tribal post-truth society with a woefully inadequate educational system. For example, for the most part, it seems that the Theory of Evolution is not even taught in most schools because teachers want to avoid the whole political/religious controversy. Consequently, most of the questions I read about evolution display an almost total lack of knowledge about the science so that it is even difficult to answer the questions.

No. I find it all the more important to be skeptical and discerning with the information I encounter.

A broad ranging, internally consistent worldview, based in verifiable science and scientific philosophy can help a person to spot anomalies by “smell”. Developing a habit of deep vetting of all new information, and review of old information taken in before the vetting practice began, is essential. We don’t really have to be more skeptical; we just have to be more skilled at it.

Don't confuse information with knowledge. Or wisdom.