Raw lore is a set of beliefs that people take on to feel good about themselves that cannot be controlled by one entity, so it exists relatively unmanaged (or “raw”). We use it to navigate ambiguities and gaps in our knowledge about specific fields. Venkatesh Rao uses recycling as an example; we adopt recycling habits based on our beliefs about the effectiveness of recycling. For example, even if we’re clueless about the recycling process, we might still recycle because we feel guilty for contributing to landfill waste. 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
