To wrap up a recent series of posts about truth, misinformation and how to spot false narratives, here is a summary of key points and questions for discussion.
Key Points About Finding The Truth:
Part 1What is Truth?
To find a more objective truth requires uncertainty anddoubt. Without uncertainty, we only see an issue with “sureness” and “resolve” based on our own experience.
Part 2How Does Data Inform The Truth?
Data, taken in pieces or without context, can be presented as “truth” but the fragmented picture you will see is only informative in the context of the greater whole.
Part3What Role Does Media Literacy Play in Discovering The Truth?
Sources of misinformation and false narratives have a self-interested motive (and do not care about us or our well being). Our job is to stay literate as misinformation becomes more sophisticated and harder to spot.
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