False Equivalence: Why It's so Dangerous
False Equivalence: Why It's so Dangerous
URL https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/above-the-noise-false-equivalence/above-the-noise-false-equivalence/
Adresse États-Unis
Année de création
Public cible Primaire et Secondaire
Aspects ciblés de la citoyenneté utilisation responsable du numérique
Concepteur

PBS LearningMedia

Description

Not every topic warrants a “both sides” approach. Some viewpoints are simply not backed by empirical evidence or are based on false ideas. Journalists and anyone who work with facts have to be careful not to present them as legit debates. If they do, they are creating a “false equivalence.” False equivalence: what does it mean, and why is it helping to spread misinformation online?