Media

I’ve been on a kick lately, tracking down biased news stories. Why? I like to read. I like to know what’s going on in the world and I like to form my own opinions on subjects. I’m reading a little about the CIA right now. Fascinating stories about how it was formed, the new types […]

In yesterday’s post, All The News That’s Fit To Print, I noted my disappointment with the mainstream media for forcing a perspective on readers. I would prefer the media present me with the information and, on controversial points, arguments for and against, so that I am informed enough to make my own decision. I don’t

In a recent post, we talked about media bias. While any human being that writes or edits will have a perspective, and that perspective is likely to come through to the reader, media bias seems to have gotten out of hand. I like a story that tells me the information, presents pros and cons, asks

“Google it.” Ask any question, and that’s the answer. I’m 61 years old and have worked an entire career in technology but I’m still in awe of the amount of information that is available on our computer, phone or tablet. Remember having to bike to the library, hunt through the card catalog and track down