I certainly agree with the view on news (and wish some journalists and editors would take up the challenge of improving their industry). Without a better context, informed by the local aspects around any news story, it’s really difficult to come away with an informed understanding and view.
I am struck by one aspect of the latter idea, for understanding global society. It seems very western centered and so possibly could lead to unintentional biases.
I do realize that the alternative is a bit challenging, we can read important books from other cultural heritages but I suspect most will be limited as I am to those translated into English. That itself will introduce a slant that could be “western” biased as well.
I certainly agree with the view on news (and wish some journalists and editors would take up the challenge of improving their industry). Without a better context, informed by the local aspects around any news story, it’s really difficult to come away with an informed understanding and view.
I am struck by one aspect of the latter idea, for understanding global society. It seems very western centered and so possibly could lead to unintentional biases.
I do realize that the alternative is a bit challenging, we can read important books from other cultural heritages but I suspect most will be limited as I am to those translated into English. That itself will introduce a slant that could be “western” biased as well.
Overall good advice and thanks for posting.