“Yet the minute I come close to these creatures, I want to tame them.” The wild horses of the Ozarks have instilled a sense of awe in many people; seeing them has been likened to a religious experience. There’s something about the horses—perhaps their carefree nature or how they’re truly free—that leaves people mesmerised. Ironically, this awe and love foster an urge to tame the animals, that people have to fight whenever they see these wild beauties. They want to care for the horses even though they know that they’re better left untouched. Read full article here
Research
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
