BIAS
Check out this fascinating piece in the NYT about press bias. Back in 1985, 45% of Americans believed that the American media reflected a particular political bias in their reporting. In 2005 that number is up dramtically to 60%.
In addition, the survey found that the idea of the press being 'fair and balanced' doesn't seem to matter.
Much to my chagrin, the above link focuses mostly on Fox News, and that network's contribution to American elections.
The conclusion? Fox doesn't influence elections toward the Republicans, as Democrat argue. Instead it only reinforces the political views of those on both sides, a psychological reality as 'confirmatory bias.'
In addition, the survey found that the idea of the press being 'fair and balanced' doesn't seem to matter.
Much to my chagrin, the above link focuses mostly on Fox News, and that network's contribution to American elections.
The conclusion? Fox doesn't influence elections toward the Republicans, as Democrat argue. Instead it only reinforces the political views of those on both sides, a psychological reality as 'confirmatory bias.'
posted by Kent at 2:42 PM
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