Does truth really exist? Alethic nihilism is the theory that nothing is true. This theory says that there are no true beliefs, no true assertions, no true anythings. For example, saying that the longest river in Ireland is the Shannon is not the truth but a fact. Another example is believing that there is a fly in your soup, and even if there really is, it is not the truth but the reality. If you think that this doesn’t make sense, well, that’s not true! 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
