After watching the documentary, the question that still remains for me is, how do we truly combat this issue of fake news? Where can we draw a line between free speech and misinformation? I know fact-checking happens, and posts will get flagged, but it's often after millions have seen it, in which case they won't return to the post. Do we need to redefine free speech as a whole? #so315

I found it interesting that instead of trying to cut down on the spread of fake news, some people just added to it. It became competitive, especially with the "Dry Alabama" scenario. It's almost like a "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" mentality #so315

I think the discussion of PizzaGate was a really good example of how fast fake news/conspiracy theories spread. It's crazy how far it escalated, ultimately affecting the business and livelihood of the workers. It's also interesting because this is almost cyclical, as with the release of the Epstein files/emails, people have drawn back to PizzaGate and are rehashing it. #so315

If the most powerful bias is what appears “normal” or “neutral,” how can audiences learn to identify the assumptions that structure news coverage rather than just partisan slant? #so315

Cline argues that bias is unavoidable because all communication emerges from a social and political context. Journalistic objectivity is a discipline of fairness and verification, not philosophical neutrality. #so315

Constructive dialogue requires recognizing that journalism operates within economic and ideological constraints. Critical citizenship means questioning framing, sourcing, and silence, not just accuracy. #so315

At the end of the day, does the media actually care about the content they produce and put out? Or are they too focused on the money that comes with it? Our media is centered on capitalism; people with the money determine the narratives, and competition fuels the need for clicks and views even more #so315

I also agreed with Jensen's point that journalists and news organizations should engage in ideological self-reflection and question the assumptions that guide their reporting practices. This could help expand the range of relevant views in public discourse instead of just reproducing dominant social narratives. #so315

I think the Jensen reading was important because it talks about how journalism isn't free of ideology. Everything is shaped by our experiences and our own ideology, including journalism. Even though journalists may do their best in taking a neutral stance when writing, ideology builds its own framework #so315

I also feel like the aspect of verification in journalism is extremely important. Without it, false news and headlines run rampant. However, I think with all the cries of fake news or how fast information is put out, it's harder and harder to verify things, especially in the realm of social media #so315