With a tagline like “tackling science controversies and deceptions”, it’s no surprise that OpenMind Magazine aims to discuss scientific misinformation and disinformation. OpenMind is the brainchild of Pamela Weintraub and Corey S. Powell and was established six months after they co-wrote a paper about improving scientific literacy. The no-paywall, no-ad magazine has published several articles already, ranging from the portrayal of psychopaths in media to avoiding burnout caused by a 24/7 bombardment of news. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
