Serious Q: Is it *ever* a good idea for the typical person to read current events journalism as it’s published? Is it not just strictly better to wait 6-12 weeks, start w/ the Wikipedia entry, then work back through whichever pieces seem to acknowledge most of the relevant facts?
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For the extremely urgent things, sure - if there's a hurricane bearing down on you. Otherwise, no. I like
@stewartbrand 's "Science is the only news". Not literally true, but has much truth.2 replies 0 retweets 6 likes
The fuller quote has more of the nuance:https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/213539-science-is-the-only-news-when-you-scan-a-news …
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