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In this episode, we take a dive into media bias from a different perspective than the usual, looking at the unconscious forms of selection bias that influence what facts we hear through the media. From turmeric in your tea to the Iran nuclear deal, we look at ways the media can change definitions and direction by just showing us more of what we expect to see. By the end, though, we'll see that bias is as fundamental to facts as the slope of the green in lawn bowling is to playing the game, and may actually be beneficial to our understanding if we catch it in the act and keep ourselves honest. Thanks for Messing with the Madness!
By Prahlad IyengarIn this episode, we take a dive into media bias from a different perspective than the usual, looking at the unconscious forms of selection bias that influence what facts we hear through the media. From turmeric in your tea to the Iran nuclear deal, we look at ways the media can change definitions and direction by just showing us more of what we expect to see. By the end, though, we'll see that bias is as fundamental to facts as the slope of the green in lawn bowling is to playing the game, and may actually be beneficial to our understanding if we catch it in the act and keep ourselves honest. Thanks for Messing with the Madness!