Should we abolish timezones? For Connor Callahan, it’s a natural progression caused by technology. Centuries ago, humans relied on solar time, so much so that a weighted clock developed in the 13th century was abandoned because it didn’t correspond to solar time. It was only after adopting locomotives that humans viewed time as we do now. In the same vein, he thinks that technological advancements that bring us more into the digital world (where there’s no Sun) once again necessitate a shift in our perception of time. 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
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February 1, 2023
