Betteridge’s Law

Stop Using Betteridge’s Law. It’s Making You Dumber.

📅 July 29, 2026 📂 AI & Machine Learning

Betteridge’s law feels like a shortcut to media literacy, but it’s actually a shortcut to intellectual laziness. Question headlines aren’t always clickbait; they’re often honest invitations to explore complexity. The next time you see a ‘?’ in a headline, don’t dismiss it — read it. You might be surprised by what you discover.

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Betteridge’s Law Is a Trap. Here’s What Journalists Are Actually Doing.

📅 July 28, 2026 📂 Tech Industry

Betteridge’s Law says any headline ending in a question mark can be answered ‘no’. But that’s a trap. Journalists use question marks to float true but legally risky claims without taking responsibility. Applying the rule blindly makes you easier to manipulate, not smarter. Real media literacy means asking what the question mark is hiding.

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