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False Equivalence: Why It's So Dangerous | Above the Noise
Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.
False Equivalence: Why It's So Dangerous | Above the Noise
Season 3 Episode 17 | 4m 57s | CC
Not every topic warrants a “both sides” approach. Some viewpoints are simply not backed by empirical evidence or are based on false information. And journalists have to be careful not to present them as legit debates. If they do, they are creating a “false equivalence.”
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