I don't have the knowledge, equipment, skill or time to verify the content of every piece of information I come across so I rely on reputable sources who i trust to verify it for me.
Is this infallible? no. Is it more reliable than me making a judgement based on nothing but my own biases? yes.
Is this infallible? no. Is it more reliable than me making a judgement based on nothing but my own biases? yes.