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What does it mean?
News media exaggerates events and claims to know outcomes before they happen.
In plain terms
Stories predict the future and headlines exaggerate the news.
What can you take from it?
Be skeptical of media claims and exaggerated headlines.

Where it applies

  • reading news
  • evaluating sources
  • media consumption

Putting it to work

  • verify sources
  • ignore sensational headlines
  • stay critical

Questions to consider

  • How do you verify news?
  • What headlines grab your attention?

Another view

Sometimes reporting does reflect accurate foresight.

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