Reading the News
Two Trends Moving Together Do Not Yet Explain Each Other
Read a story about two changing trends by checking the timeline, possible shared causes and the evidence needed for a causal claim.
CONTEXT FOR EVERYDAY CURIOSITY
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Reading the News
A Forecast in a News Story Is Not an Observed Result
Distinguish a forecast, an estimate and an observed result when reading a news claim, then check the date and assumptions behind the number.
Reading the News
One Interview Cannot Tell You What Everyone Thinks
Read a person’s account as evidence of their experience while checking what supports broader claims about a neighbourhood, profession or country.