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News is basically fact reporting. HN is the opinion layer on top of that, where opinions are expected to be derived independent of ideologies. That's in contras
by mankash666 10y ago
News is basically fact reporting. HN is the opinion layer on top of that, where opinions are expected to be derived independent of ideologies. That's in contrast to Reddit where ideological debates are encouraged
- jacquesm 10y ago> News is basically fact reporting. Suggested reading: Manufacturing Consent.
- wkw3 10y agoIdeally, news is objective factual reporting, but editorial bias, conflicts of interest, emotional manipulation, propaganda, selective leaking, anonymous sources, government pressure, basic human nature and numerous other factors prevent this ideal from ever being realized. As it currently stands, people decide which news sources biases more closely match their own in order to reduce cognitive dissonance. This reinforces their biases, and makes them seek more of the same continuing a downward spiral. Hopefully, you seek sources that disagree with your current opinions in order to balance your perspective, but the vast majority of people don't have the time or energy to do so. Oh, how I wish the news was as you describe!