The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #158015   Message #3733539
Posted By: Bill D
27-Aug-15 - 12:27 PM
Thread Name: BS: Sources of unbiased information
Subject: RE: BS: Sources of unbiased information
It is important when discussing 'bias' to keep separate the idea of intentional, one-sided distortion of facts and the interpretation of them... from the simple & unavoidable choices we all make when telling a story or choosing what information to convey.

Some sources 'intend' to be accurate, honest and as fair as possible, even though they obviously have to pick & choose when reporting news. Other sources make no secret of their basic position.

The only real way to sort it all out is to read & listen to many sources, (bearing in mind that in doing so YOU are choosing), and attempt to see patterns.

Personally, I look at their explanations OF their choices and the flaws in logic I find to tell me... sort of... whether they are at least trying to be honest.