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We need to start recognizing stan psyops

Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter • 4807 implied HN points • 20 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Pop culture Media Literacy Social media Entertainment Political Discourse
  1. Stan accounts are really good at creating viral content to stir up strong emotions online. They use clever tactics to get people talking and sharing posts, often about celebrities.
  2. These stan tactics are not just in pop culture; they can affect politics too. Influencers and political accounts may use similar methods to manipulate public opinions and sway important discussions.
  3. It's important to recognize these strategies when we see them. Understanding how both entertainment and politics can be influenced by these tactics helps us navigate online content more wisely.

What is an ad hominem attack?

News from Those Nerdy Girls • 314 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🚌 Education Logic Bias Critical Thinking Media Literacy Communication
  1. Ad hominem attacks insult a person's motive or character instead of addressing the content of an idea or argument.
  2. Ad hominem attacks create distrust of the individual and divert attention away from the actual issue.
  3. To combat bias from ad hominem attacks, focus on facts, recognize diversion tactics, and practice self-reflection.

When students report the news

The Bell Ringer • 59 implied HN points • 26 Apr 24
🚌 Education Civic engagement Media Literacy Youth Programs
  1. Student journalism has important academic benefits. It helps students learn critical thinking and writing skills.
  2. Engaging in journalism can boost civic awareness among young people. It encourages them to understand and participate in their communities.
  3. New networks are promoting student journalism and its positive impacts. These platforms aim to highlight the value of student voices in media.
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Imperfect, but sometimes on the money

imperfect offerings • 179 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Data Privacy AI EdTech Recruitment Media Literacy
  1. Peter Thiel's Palantir has taken over the federated data service for the NHS, impacting data sharing opt-outs for patients and raising concerns about private interests in public health data.
  2. In the education sector, AI's influence, particularly in EdTech, raises issues around data governance, privacy regulations, and the challenge of regulating online platforms.
  3. AI's expansion into various sectors, including recruitment, poses challenges such as potential bias, pricing out of students, and the use of AI for assessments, leading to a possible 'AI-driven race to the middle' in hiring practices.

How fascism is hijacking our pop culture coping mechanisms

Teniade Topics • 137 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🎭️ Culture Pop culture Media Literacy Artistic expression Youth culture Ethics
  1. Pop culture is being used as a coping mechanism in the face of fascism.
  2. There is a shift towards valuing plot efficiency over art and depth in movies and media.
  3. Debates about on-screen sex scenes involve discussions about consent, relevance to the plot, and the balance between moral complexity and protection in a neofascist era.

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Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 139 implied HN points • 01 Dec 22
🚌 Education Blogging Online Courses Media Literacy Content creation Digital learning
  1. Kristina has created a virtual Advent calendar with daily videos about blogging on Medium. Each video is short and designed for busy people.
  2. The Advent calendar is a special thank you for her subscribers, aiming to help them grow their blogging skills.
  3. Next year, Kristina plans to offer updated courses and new content related to blogging, making it even more valuable.
  4. Medium is recognized as one of the best blogging platforms, attracting a large number of paying members.

Understanding the Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect: The Intersection of Knowledge, Media, and Belief

Wayne's Earth • 7 HN points • 26 Dec 23
🚌 Education Media Literacy Critical Thinking Cognitive Biases Information Overload
  1. The Gell-Mann Amnesia effect points out how we tend to doubt news within our expertise but believe information outside of it, showing inconsistencies in our media perception.
  2. Cognitive biases like confirmation bias and the Dunning-Kruger effect play a role in why we selectively scrutinize information based on our expertise.
  3. In the digital age, the internet and social media have intensified the Gell-Mann Amnesia effect, making it crucial for individuals to cultivate critical thinking and media literacy to navigate the vast sea of information.

The unluckiest lucky people

The End(s) of Argument • 0 implied HN points • 18 May 21
🚌 Education Critical Thinking Misinformation Fact-checking Media Literacy
  1. The story of 'Lucky Anna' challenges the idea of luck and encourages critical thinking about information shared.
  2. Teaching methods can benefit from being relatable, even if it means being a bit playful or making dad jokes.
  3. It is important to fact-check and verify information before drawing conclusions or believing in stories shared.

✅ Monday briefing: Local news literacy, ITVX launch, Les Binet on evaluation, AVE status, Socially Mobile applications, AI images, AI builder, generative AI, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Dec 22
🕹 Technology AI Tools Media Literacy Streaming services Digital marketing
  1. More people care about local news than international events. Local stories seem more relevant and trustworthy to the community.
  2. ITV has launched a new streaming service, ITVX, which focuses heavily on news content. This is a shift that adds more journalism jobs and provides unique video packages.
  3. AI tools are becoming easier to use, like a free add-on for Google Sheets that lets anyone create machine learning models. This opens the door for more people to work with AI without needing special skills.