Consuming Information Carefully And Intelligently

We live in a culture where much information comes to us cleverly packaged, poll-tested and carefully spun.  There’s no point in fussing about this reality because it’s not likely to change.  However, the manner in which our information is disseminated means that it will be good and helpful for us to consume it with intelligence, caution, thoughtfulness and prudence; giving mindful consideration to the source from which it comes.

Media Spin And Invented Reality

If people create their own “reality” and then that invented “reality” gets repeated often enough by sources with some perceived credibility, that concept is likely to become accepted by many as factual reality even if there is clear evidence to the contrary or compelling reasons for doubt.

This is well-known by those who manipulate information and it frequently happens in the world of media spin.  This is particularly true in the field of politics but it certainly happens in other fields, as well.

What bothers me is how often I still get fooled by this manipulation even though I’m aware that it occurs.  Those who do this are very effective at it.

Challenge:  Be wise, aware and discerning consumers of information.