Despite its unassuming physical appearance, Dimes Square became an Internet sensation for arguably bad reasons. Nestled in an intersection in the eastern part of Manhattan’s Chinatown, this microneighbourhood houses a strange cultural mix of Catholicism, anti-wokeness, art critique, and graffiti. Dimes Square is like a state of mind more than anything, stretching far beyond the intersection into the minds of frustrated individuals. Highlights of Dimes Square culture are the unabashed use of the word “retard” and transgressive thoughts and politics. 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
