Why can't we agree on what's true anymore?

In today’s society we consume a wide range of media from various different channels, also including a range of different reporters. The selection of news, occurring events and stories that are published, the perspective from which they are written, and the language used to describe them can all be influenced by media bias. (FutureLearn, 2021)

 

In this post I will be analysing and discussing further the article "Why can't we agree on what's true anymore?" by William Davies. According to the text, we are currently living in a world in which political and cultural divides are expanding. If there's one thing we can all agree on, according to Davies, it's that the news and information we obtain through today's media platform is biased. (2019, Davies) 

Because of the variety of media outlets available to our society today, as well as the information and news they all provide, it's no surprise that information varies depending on the publication and reporter. When looking at reporters and media outlets who allow their own beliefs to seep through, Davies' comment that today's media is biassed may be considered as a correct statement. Because it requires a lot of source critique to figure out what's going on, this could be destructive to society. My concern is that it contributes to a society that will become more polarised in the near future as a result of a manipulative method of giving information, news, and facts to the public.

 

 

References

Davies, W. (2019, September 19). Why can't we agree on what's true any more? The Guardian. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.theguardian.com/media/2019/sep/19/why-cant-we-agree-on-whats-true-anymore

FutureLearn. (2021, December 30). Understanding media bias: How credible are your sources? FutureLearn. Retrieved April 11, 2022, from https://www.futurelearn.com/info/blog/understanding-media-bias-how-credible-are-your-sources