A friend just messaged me asking if I had any advice on how to read news critically. I told him I didn't really know because I don't read news that much (although now I come to think of it, I end up reading news articles when I check the source of something posted online).

But we are curious, what are some answers to this question that yous can come up with? Looking at different perspectives is one. Others?

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@Hyolobrika the answer is.. dont, sorta... not saying dont read the news, but just assume it is completely not credible in any sense by default, look for the sources they mention, go to those sources, if it is another news agency, rinse repeat... eventually one of two things happens

1) you wind up at anonymous sources or claims that can not be verified, in this case presume the story is a complete lie or atleast just gossip, discard

2) you wind up at a primary source such as the text of a bill being passed, the claim of a vote at a senate meeting , etc... make sure you read the actual text of the bill you watch the video of the vote, and if you dont understand any terms, LOOK THEM UP.

If you cant find a reliable first-source for the claims, then it aint news, if you can, then its reasonable to assume its true.

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