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    7 months ago

    I would click on this, but it’s the NYT so… instead, I won’t. I’m doing my part.:-) 💪

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      7 months ago

      A chunk of what they publish is actually useful; that’s how they maintain credibility.

      It’s also a gift link, so you won’t hit the paywall if you have javascript enabled.

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        7 months ago

        This meta discussion parallels the one in the article: how do we filter misinformation/clickbait from the truth, except by looking at the source, which sometimes may be valid while other times has been hijacked for reasons of profit seeking? In any case, thank for explaining those further details.

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          The underlying process is critical thinking. Making it work requires having some underlying knowledge and reading multiple sources