The fall in the quality of real investigative journalism has been harmed by the economics of production + the competition being rewarded for low-quality partisan baiting.
We're in a post-truth era.
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We're in a post-truth era.
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There is a high reward for spreading conspiracy on Twitter, particularly with right-wing voters.
There is a low time investment to credibility reward for fact-checking accusations:
- Facts spun
- Sources not trusted
- Ability to keep up with the speed of information
There is a low time investment to credibility reward for fact-checking accusations:
- Facts spun
- Sources not trusted
- Ability to keep up with the speed of information
Trust has been eroded with right-wing voters due to the left bias of MSM and board control of social media giants.
Trump has perpetuated the problem with his FakeNews campaign which is baked in both truths and falsities. Confusion reigns and voters retreat to echo chambers.
Trump has perpetuated the problem with his FakeNews campaign which is baked in both truths and falsities. Confusion reigns and voters retreat to echo chambers.
On a personal note, starting to recognise that I am also guilty of things I am seeing.
Good to check yourself sometimes.
Good to check yourself sometimes.
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