Hear Me Out: Fact-Checks Make Audiences Suspicious
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The Mistrust Paradox in Journalism
This chapter examines the complex relationship between fact-checking in journalism and audience trust, revealing that fact-checking efforts can sometimes lead to increased skepticism towards journalists. It highlights the challenges in correcting misinformation and the societal trends that contribute to growing mistrust in media, especially when emotional narratives blur the line between fact and opinion.
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