If a news story claims knowlege of public opinion, test the claim
source: http://www.scholarsandrogues.com/2011/06/03/if-a-news-story-claims-knowlege-of-public-opinio...
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If a news story claims knowlege of public opinion, test the claim
A source in this NPR story is allowed to make two claims about public opinion without explaining the basis for either. But hey, say readers: He's an expert. He once worked in the White House. Therefore, he must be credible. But readers should not assume that; they should expect a story to adequately demonstrate credibility.
A source in this NPR story is allowed to make two claims about public opinion without explaining the basis for either. But hey, say readers: He's an expert. He once worked in the White House. Therefore, he must be credible. But readers should not assume that; they should expect a story to adequately demonstrate credibility.
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40blanco
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90% of the media is bullshit
- 12 months ago
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40blanco
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samthesixth
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Good post. Well done.
- 12 months ago
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samthesixth
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littlwarrior
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Question everyone and everything, to do otherwise is simply foolish.
- 12 months ago
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littlwarrior
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artemis6
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All experts should be questioned as well . Some guy who wrote a book , is NOT , to me , an expert .
- 12 months ago
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artemis6
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treewolf39
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Another great post! Got to watch NPR just like the rest of the news corporations. There is always a narrative.
- 12 months ago
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treewolf39
