Don't Believe Everything You Read How Media Bias & Social Media Are Changing Truth

What if the news you consume is shaping your worldview more than reality itself?In this raw Unbarred Conversations episode, Cam Welsh sits down with Lisa Sygutek — owner of the Crowsnest Pass Herald and President of the Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association — for an honest talk about media bias, social media distortion, and why critical thinking matters more than ever.Lisa shares:Her eye-opening experience in Spain, where social media painted a dire picture that didn’t match realityWhy traditional community newspapers still matter as a check on democracyHow polarization and algorithms are dumbing down society and killing constructive debateThe difference between local journalism (where you have to face your readers) and national/regional mediaLessons for business students and young professionals on questioning sources and building real critical thinking skillsIf you’re tired of echo chambers and want honest, no-fluff feedback on communication, adaptability, and critical thinking in the age of AI and social media, this conversation delivers.Subscribe for more Unbarred Conversations that cut through the fluff and help you level up your mad skills. Support the Discover Your Mad Skills Toolkit → buymeacoffee.com/treadsoftly#MadSkills #CriticalThinking #MediaBias #SocialMediaTruth #LeadershipSkills #BusinessStudents #Adaptability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.