djm comments on Some Tools For Optimizing Our Media Use - Less Wrong

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Comment author: djm 13 February 2014 11:02:51PM *  1 point [-]

A useful option would be an education program that teaches critical thinking with the focus on bias in the media, and advertising tricks.

Even having high school students watch this 15 minute Media Watch show each week would help increase the awareness.

Comment author: mbitton24 14 February 2014 01:59:48PM -2 points [-]

I believe this is pretty standard in media, communications, and journalism-ish programs. They don't call it "critical thinking" but they are definitely clear about the bias and tricks.