Our media landscape

What reading the news on the web is like...

"The Confused News". A spoof news front page.

Or it can look like this:

Sample screenshot of a political literacy resource on a laptop..

Sample screenshot of a political literacy email lesson on a smartphone.

No wonder we no longer know what to believe!

The consequences

We are badly equipped with dealing with the new age of information we live in, accessible 24/7 through our smartphones.

It can lead to:

News Pitfalls
- Incomplete reading of events
- Rabbit holes of misinformation
- Polarising and stereotypical views
Democratic apathy
- Voting on wrong premises
- Sidetracked into inaction
- Increased abstention
Bad internet habits
- Doomscrolling
- Constant checking of phone
- Cycle of negative news anxiety

Critical thinking to the rescue!

We have one tool to deal with this, our capacity to think critically. Like a muscle, it is something we need to develop, maintain and work on. Our free in-person workshops and content help you along the way.
Click on the links below to find out more!

Workshops

Go deeper

Animated newspaper letters spelling "vote".

Content

Understanding politics

Why this matters

Whether you actively or passively follow the news, grasping the keys to navigate information online can help you approach news in a serene way.

You'll learn to not jump to hasty conclusions, distinguish opinion from interpretation, fact from fiction, consider the nuance of truth and sharpen your critical thinking, which will serve you in all walks of life.

More: Throughout our lives, we’ve developed our critical thinking, helping us analyse, evaluate, judge and take the best course of action.

This becomes more difficult on the web where content plays on our emotions and impulses to click and react instantly, especially in the polarising field of politics.

We therefore need to rewire our critical thinking into dealing with the noise of the web.

Lessons straight to your inbox

You've got mail!

10 lessons, 10 days, 10 minutes each day. Ideal as an introduction to the subject.

Methodic learning

Each lesson will edge you closer to understanding the multiple factors at play when we consume news online.

Critical thinking

Develop your ability to analyse, question and reflect , the key to healthy relationship with news.

Take things further 🎓

The learning resources below were made for a learning environment, with many prompts to go further and deeper into the subject. The perfect complement to the email lessons.

Anyone with an interest is encouraged to browse, engage and learn. At your own pace.

Explore the resources

Navigating the news (part I)

Navigating the news (part II)

Challenging fake news

Your digital footprint

Collage of newspaper letters, spelling out 'more'

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Who, What, When, Where

Who this is for
Citizens confused by current events

Citizens aiming to filter the flow of info

Citizens wishing to sharpen their critical thinking

Teachers looking for resources for their students
When

Inputting your email below triggers the flow of emails. You’ll then receive one lesson each day for the next 10 days, plus one preamble and epilogue. You can browse the resources at any time, no sign up required.

What topics are covered
The scientific method

Statistics & neutrality

Algorithms

Misinformation, disinformation

Fakes, deepfakes & conspiracies

(Un)conscious biases

Experts & commentary

And much more!
Where

Only an email address and first name is required to sign up for the email lessons. You can also freely browse and share the interactive resources.