: There is a growing societal trend of distrusting authoritative sources, such as the BBC or scientific institutions.
: Traditional journalism has faced a massive decline in staffing and a struggling business model, weakening its ability to act as a societal "immune system" against hoaxes. The Post-Truth World
The consequences of a post-truth world are tangible and often corrosive to civic life: How Do You Report the News in a Post-Truth World? : There is a growing societal trend of
The term "post-truth" gained global recognition in 2016 when it was named the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year . It does not signify that truth has vanished, but rather that it has lost its central, authoritative role in public debate. In this environment: The term "post-truth" gained global recognition in 2016
This report explores the "Post-Truth World," a societal state where objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.
: There is a growing societal trend of distrusting authoritative sources, such as the BBC or scientific institutions.
: Traditional journalism has faced a massive decline in staffing and a struggling business model, weakening its ability to act as a societal "immune system" against hoaxes.
The consequences of a post-truth world are tangible and often corrosive to civic life: How Do You Report the News in a Post-Truth World?
The term "post-truth" gained global recognition in 2016 when it was named the Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year . It does not signify that truth has vanished, but rather that it has lost its central, authoritative role in public debate. In this environment:
This report explores the "Post-Truth World," a societal state where objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion than appeals to emotion and personal belief.