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We have to remember that today that with the internet and the proliferation of news reporting sites and blogs of all types, there is a rush to be the first to report breaking news. The need to be seen as the leading news reporting agency is a priority. Most of these blogs receive revenue from advertisers. The more hits on your site by internet traffic results in more advertising revenue for the site. Simply put, the more churn on their site translates to more income generated.
In this environment, rushing to be the first to report the “facts” has a real advantage.
Being accurate, not so much.
Fake news is an inevitability.
This is why they used to teach skepticism, and critical thinking skills in school.
It's need more today than ever before.
In this environment, rushing to be the first to report the “facts” has a real advantage.
Being accurate, not so much.
Fake news is an inevitability.
This is why they used to teach skepticism, and critical thinking skills in school.
It's need more today than ever before.