We are biased and irrational in a world full of misinformation. since information affects our thoughts and decisions…and even our very perception of reality…it’s essential that the information we consume is reliable.
Post truth. Alternative facts. Fake news. It’s enough to make anyone want to throw in the towel. Information affects how we think and act. A good media diet allows us to make better decisions for ourselves […]
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We are drowning in misinformation. From celebrities selling their favorite diets and supplements online, to fringe medical “professionals” hawking pseudoscientific treatments on social media, to conspiracy theorists enticing followers down the rabbit hole on youtube, it’s
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Note: This article is the first of a two-part series on “doing your own research.” To read the second article click here. The phrase “do your own research” seems ubiquitous these days, often by those who
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Note: This article is the second of a two-part series on “doing your own research.” To read the first article click here. It seems nearly everyone is “doing their own research” these days. And to some
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It wasn’t too long ago that most Americans sat in front of their TVs every night to hear Walter Cronkite tell them, “That’s the way is it.” They read their local newspaper every day, and maybe
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