Recently, our literature class has been organizing a research paper in which we analyzed, argued, and defended our views on a particular conspiracy. Certainly, this project has enabled us to critically analyze our sources so that our references are credible and up to date. The assassination of President John F. Kennedy is still one of debate today, even though it happened fifty-two years ago. The reason being, because there are many opinions and controversies surrounding his death. The power of the "publish first-filter later" world, makes it hard to find credible sources that the reader can depend on.
Brain studies are a big contribution to the rationality of conspiracies. In these studies, Professor Steven Novella from the Yale School of Medicine talks about how the brain cannot process all data in a high-stress situation. Humans are very good a justifying beliefs, and the reasoning of a situation comes last. The study also talks about confabulation, which is when one tends to fill in details from awareness or memory. With this, the brain invents details that fit the account. This is seen …show more content…
The ability to analyze and evaluate information helps me, as a young adult, to successfully analyze complex messages. With the "publish first-filter later" world, it is difficult to know whether the information that we receive through the media is reliable and accurate. It is very easy for any person to publish their opinions online. For the JFK research project, there were many sites online with information. However, a lot were filled with advertisements and raw information. Many lacked reputable authors. The rating scale for the quality of sources helped my essay to be reputable, and accurate. Another thing that could be added is the construction of the site/ source. The words and images used to create the message. This could give a professional view of the source
Brain studies are a big contribution to the rationality of conspiracies. In these studies, Professor Steven Novella from the Yale School of Medicine talks about how the brain cannot process all data in a high-stress situation. Humans are very good a justifying beliefs, and the reasoning of a situation comes last. The study also talks about confabulation, which is when one tends to fill in details from awareness or memory. With this, the brain invents details that fit the account. This is seen …show more content…
The ability to analyze and evaluate information helps me, as a young adult, to successfully analyze complex messages. With the "publish first-filter later" world, it is difficult to know whether the information that we receive through the media is reliable and accurate. It is very easy for any person to publish their opinions online. For the JFK research project, there were many sites online with information. However, a lot were filled with advertisements and raw information. Many lacked reputable authors. The rating scale for the quality of sources helped my essay to be reputable, and accurate. Another thing that could be added is the construction of the site/ source. The words and images used to create the message. This could give a professional view of the source