The most recent cosmological concept that rocked society was Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, which has been misappropriated in the non-sciences to assert that everything is relative: morals, culture, and even truth. By claiming that science and the universe are relative, absurdity, contradictions, and deception has been touted by many as normal and even expected. This claim of a relative science and subsequent claim of a relative truth appalled Einstein; in a cruel irony, his theory – designed to be deterministic – was utilised to reinforce flexibility. 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
