Is it truly possible to have a non-biased media?

My own view is that it isn't possible to be unbiased but some sources have higher journalistic standards and integrity. All media and all language carries values and assumptions within it, often unacknowledged and sometimes at a subconscious level. However, not all media is the same. Some tell outright lies and some insinuate things which the readership are intended to take as fact. If I don't trust a source then I read through to find the quotes and the verified details.

I have confirmation bias too and everyone does, though I think it is a healthy thing if you can be critical of friends and allies from time to time.

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jackjjackson · M

I agree. Virtually everything and everyone has bias and filters with perhaps the exception of live streaming C-Span and who watches they or would want to.

It’s all in how you listener / reader interprets that bias and uses it for his or her own benefit if smart taking into account his or her own biases and filters.

Overall ny a well done process on SW 😜

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@jackjjackson Yes. I think when people accuse others of having a bias because they are 'a typical ........' (insert depending on bias 😜) it is mostly projection. Accusing others of bias early a loudly is a sign of bias.

jackjjackson · M

@Burnley123

I’d put it another way. EVERYONE has bias and it’s their right at lwhere you and I reside. It’s fine and often appropriate to civility disagree with a bias if it conflicts with ones own. However these days it’s a recipe for frustration to expect to have the ability to reverse another’s bias.

Burnley123 · 41-45, M

@jackjjackson I don't think you should expect that. I think you should ask people to consider ideas from another place though.

jackjjackson · M

@Burnley123

Absolutely. Planting the seeds of another point of view is always a good thing. Often that is how progress occurs.