> The problem with this sort of "fact checking" is that its keepers are biased as well. No, the problem is that we're not seeking facts. We're not after a scat

> The problem with this sort of "fact checking" is that its keepers are biased as well. No, the problem is that we're not seeking facts. We're not after a scattering of data. We seek meaningful clusters of information. Being human, we often want stories built out of that information, and we find these stories much more compelling than facts. Presumably, we all enjoy sharing good, true, informative things. So when NiemanLab wants us to "share this story," we do.