Being A Consumer and Fake Media
Hello World! Consumption Habits According to my iPhone my screen time has decreased 20%, yet it still averages around 10 hours daily. Whether this time is spent passively listening to YouTube videos while I clean or actively engaging in reading articles remains unclear. I share this detail to establish my credibility as a netizen or a participant in the digital world. Three Main Sources Every source of information comes with its own set of pros and cons. Since all content is created by humans, bias is inevitable. Knowing this, I make it a habit to verify cited sources and conduct independent research to fully form my opinion. Independent Journalists Independent journalists are my primary source of information, as I consider them the most reliable. Their work is often free from government influence and corporate interests. For instance, I frequently read articles from NPR. NPR is transparent about its reporting, consistently citing its sources and providing context. Although no out...