No, it comes from chronic undereducation.

Ignorant opinions are borne of ignorance. Ignorance is cured with education and knowledge.

Ignorant masses are much easier to control, which is why education is… not exactly a priority in a lot of places.

The entire right wing is built on ignorance and anti-intellectualism, which is why reality has a perceived left wing bias. Every right wing talking point is built on a lie that most right wing supporters are too ignorant to see through.

Thus the circle is complete.