: Consumers must work harder than previous generations to ferret out the truth amidst the "cacophony of information".
: Since it's impossible to "put the toothpaste back in the tube" regarding the internet, citizens must adapt by developing new critical literacy skills. Practical Tools for Truth-Seeking The Truth Matters: A Citizen’s Guide to Separat...
Bartlett provides actionable "tips and tricks" to help anyone—from students to professional journalists—evaluate information. Key strategies include: The Truth Matters by Bruce Bartlett - Penguin Random House : Consumers must work harder than previous generations
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In the 2017 book, , Bruce Bartlett offers a practical roadmap for navigating a modern media environment overwhelmed by misinformation. A "Capitol Hill veteran" who served in the Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations, Bartlett draws on his decades of experience to teach readers how to be critical consumers of information. The Core Message: Active Citizenship