What does it take to have a good conversation? As described by philosopher HP Grice, good communication is co-operative; both speakers and listeners have to be equally engaged with the subject matter. Any conversation can be productive if the exchange of words is informative and truthful, with no false claims or ambiguous statements. Conversations are frequently influenced by the different attitudes of both parties and their levels of knowledge towards the subject in question. Great conversations are achieved when participants share communicative goals while accommodating each other’s personal needs. 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