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> The idea is to consider the motivations and vested interests Uh, but the speculation about motivations is the basis of a lot of conspiracy theories.
by drdaeman 2y ago
> The idea is to consider the motivations and vested interests
Uh, but the speculation about motivations is the basis of a lot of conspiracy theories.
- bandyaboot 2y agoI think there’s a significant difference between using potential motivation to assess the credibility of sources of information and using potential motivation as the basis for creating a narrative about something.
- drdaeman 2y agoOf course, but the thing about that test ("do you trust Coca Cola or Reuters") doesn't seem make distinction between this. Even if it asked "why", it would still put a considerate reader and a conspiracy believer in the same bin.
- mewpmewp2 2y agoIf there's a website showing Coca Cola logo with Coca Cola's contact number being displayed there, and then another screenshot of Reuters logo and a contact number, claiming to be a contact number that Coca Cola shared to them at some point. Which one is more reliable and credible?
- mewpmewp2 2y agoIs it conspiratorial to think that: 1. Some news will publish anything with the goal of getting clicks. Misleading headlines. 2. News sites will try to hide whether something is sponsored content, because then sponsors are willing to pay more money. 3. News sites are influenced by their leadership views, views in the company and also by the sources that donate money to these news sites. 4 ... believing there are bunch of other incentives that can go against the exact truth or truthful bias.
- n4r9 2y agoSome animals quack like a duck, but turn out to be male wood frogs.