Staying Unspun

Staying "unspun" is a process that is worth doing. The book tells us, "when confronted with a claim, keep an open mind, ask questions, cross-check, look for the best information, and then weigh the evidence" (179). The conclusion gave a case study of the new diet phenomenon "Hoodia." This case study gave me insight into how to fact check. Just becuase the news is reporting something as "truth" it may not necisarrliy to true. After reading this book, I know understand how to think about things said and not believe everything I hear, see, or read. The book taught me how to be a smart citizen rather than a blind consumer, led by pathos. The conlusion challenged me to fact check more as well as ask questions and look for further information on the claim.