Reading beyond the headlines, also known as ‘ClickBait’, is necessary in the age of sensationalist news and misleading links. The reasonable expectation is that the headline is a snapshot of the article’s content and context but this is not always the case. Now it seems more often than not, it is teaser that absolutely contradicts the article itself.
In other cases, the accuracy of the article is a crap shoot. Truth can easily be lost in the political and social interests of the writer and publication.
Wise advice for us all is to study the author. Before reading any book or article and listening to any speaker, pundit or podcaster-first study the author.
What is his background, mission, position, affiliations? What is she from, what else has she written, what is her expertise and what does she value? Knowing the author can give a hint at where the writer or speaker is leading us.
One should hope to be acquainted with truth when reading or viewing reputable news outlets but even then it is prudent to seek out other sources and always hold onto a little skepticism. Understand that this is what this outlet or writer wants me to think but what has been edited, omitted or misstated?
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