Fermentation has a rich history in many parts of the world, growing with societal shifts. In a way, fermentation can be seen as a metaphor for society and its slow changes. When you ferment something, you will hear a few sounds: gurgling, fizzling, hissing, and bubbling. When we hear that, we know that transformation is happening at that moment. Similarly, we might be witnesses to transformation within a society—albeit a slow one, like the fermenting process—when we hear longstanding structural issues, like class disparities, bubble up into mainstream discourse. 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
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February 1, 2023
