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Tag Archives: truth
Facts – and what they mean
If you’ve been following this blog, you’ll know that one of the things I care about is using facts and interpreting them in a meaningful way; using numbers and putting them into context. This week (first week in April 2018) … Continue reading
Posted in Behind the Headlines, contextualising numbers, Facts, Statistics
Tagged context, fact, numbers, transparency, truth
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Post Truth Era? In defence of truth
Lately, the phrase ‘post-truth’ has gained currency in describing the times we live in, much like post-modern or post-industrial might have been used previously. This phrase sticks in my crow. First, what does it mean? Second, is it true – … Continue reading
Posted in Behind the Headlines, Politics in context, The mechanics of politics
Tagged fact, media, press, truth
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