danfriedmanme

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BioFrom Leeds, NYer, he/him. Drinks whisky. Reads books.
WorkWrites culture. Creates stories. At times funny. Comms for Dayenu
OtherFollows LUFC, drinks whisky, runs triathlons
BooksEbook http://bit.ly/shout2change Novel in progress
Liz Cheney has seen the darkness. Now she sees the light.

Real or fake?

Journalism or propaganda?

Does it past The Orwell Test?

1. Facts: Is the information supported by facts that can be confirmed through established methods, meeting legal, scientific or logical standards of proof?

2. Source: Is the information from a provider with a history of accurate reporting?

3. Method: Does the source use professional and accepted techniques of factual reporting without relying on deceptive tactics or logical fallacies?

More:
https://framelab.substack.com/p/the-orwell-test

The Orwell Test

Three questions to protect facts and freedom amid rising disinformation and propaganda

FrameLab
The latest novels from Nnedi Okorafor and Corey Doctorow show confused young men confronting love and the future with magic, legislation, and even weapons. https://bookandfilmglobe.com/fiction/dystopia-now-doctorow-okorafor/
Dystopia Now - Book and Film Globe

Nnedi Okorafor and Cory Doctorow both released new novels in November and, though both writers set their books in near-future dystopias, they could hardly

Book and Film Globe
@dole investigative journalism at its finest.
This Wikipedia entry is at the pinnacle of Wikipedia excellence. “they have flexible facial expressions, self-awareness, and a theory of mind” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human
Some thoughts to brighten your outlook on next year’s presidential election. Today’s piece expands upon my earlier piece on why I remain cautiously optimistic over Joe Biden’s chances. https://open.substack.com/pub/statuskuo/p/some-bright-thoughts-on-black-friday?r=1zr8b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Some Bright Thoughts on Black Friday

An update on my current thoughts on the election next year

The Status Kuo
Feels like there are democratic organizations dedicated to improving society and republican organizations dedicated to winning elections.
Privacy advocates protest the Phillies’ use of facial scanning for Citizens Bank Park entry

Privacy advocates protested the Phillies’ use of facial recognition technology for ballpark entry.

The Philadelphia Inquirer
Women Will Determine the 2024 Election

They’ve already shown what they can do over the past few years.

Slate
Wondering what big fall book to read?! @lithub made this incredible flowchart featuring EXTREMELY ONLINE!!!! https://lithub.com/which-big-fall-book-should-you-read-3/
Which Big Fall Book Should You Read?

Fall: it’s time for back to school, for trendy hot drinks, Instagram apple picking, and so many new books. Every year it gets more overwhelming, right? But don’t worry—just like last year, Li…

Literary Hub