Day to day, as we are approaching the end of this jam-packed program, we are thinking more and more about questions of how to make our unique opportunity as SUSI Scholars useful for our work and micro society we live…
Open Your Mind and Be Skeptical! SUSI Scholars Learned About Responsible Media Consumption
In our era of quickly spreading information and new technology development, a huge problem has arisen: disinformation, misinformation, and fake news. Some of the most efficient means of avoiding fake consumption are through media literacy and fact-checking. However, these tools…
What’s the News in Your Media Bubble Today?
A few years back, I noticed that my journalism students were not well-informed about the prominent news being disseminated through Brazilian TV or online media outlets. I realized that while some were knowledgeable about their favorite sports, reality shows like…
Democracy Cannot Thrive Without Responsible Journalism
The emergence of social media platforms has created opportunities for anyone to become a reporter. For many, the traditional role of journalists has come to an end. However, I have begun to realize that despite changes in the media landscape,…