It would see like something of an oxymoron to ask such a question but doesn't the internet give us more opportunity to be more 'selective" -- ie narrow-minded in what we read or watch?
As Nicholas Kristof pointed out, we mainly use the internet to reinforce our prejudices and opinions while it makes it easier for us to ignore contradictory arguments (The Daily Me, Kristof, 2009) . So the answer? Probably no better or no worse than before, but the opportunities are greater.
About Twitter? -- I don't. I can't see the point of having people follow me around wanting to know what I am doing or thinking -- I already have a wife that does that.
'Twitter' -- seems like a good name for a wife.
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