Simple solutions are rarely simple; just look at the popular adage of how giving a man a fish feeds him today while teaching a man to fish feeds him for a lifetime. We’ll understand it better if we take it literally. Learning how to fish has huge barriers to entry. To learn how to fish, a person needs their own rod, bait, a means to get to water, a boat, and a fishing licence. If a solution sounds too simple, question it rather than taking it at face value. 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
