False Equivalence: Why It's so Dangerous | Above the Noise

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Above the Noise KQED PBS Digital Studios critical thinking media studies false equivalence false equivalence fallacy logical fallacies logic reasoning misinformation propaganda misinformation online journalism GMOs vaccines anti-vaxxers GMO debate vaccine debate media literacy journalism
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False Equivalence: Why It's so Dangerous | Above the Noise

Not every topic warrants a “both sides” approach. Some viewpoints are simply not backed by empirical evidence or are based on false ideas. Journalists and anyone who work with facts have to be careful not to present them as legit debates. If they do, they are creating a “false equivalence.” False equivalence: what does it mean, and why is it helping to spread misinformation online?
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