Understanding Truth and Media

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What does 'Veritas' mean?

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Truth

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Who was Veritas in Roman mythology?

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The goddess of truth, born to Saturn and mother of Virtue.

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What are the four pillars of Dominican life?

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Prayer, Study, Community, and Service.

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What is Logical Truth?

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When the intellect matches reality.

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What is Moral Truth?

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When words and actions match our convictions.

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What is Ontological Truth?

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A thing is true simply by being what it is, according to what God intended it to be.

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What does the term 'Post-truth era' refer to?

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A cultural and political climate where emotions and personal beliefs influence public opinion more than objective facts.

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What is digital literacy according to UNESCO?

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The confident and critical use of digital technologies for information, communication, and basic problem-solving.

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What are the core concepts of media?

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Control/Propaganda, Public Accountability, Surveillance and Information, Cultural Propagation and Socialization, Intervener.

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What is the difference between Traditional Media and New Media?

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Traditional Media involves one-way communication and limited audience interaction, while New Media uses multimedia elements and is tailored to consumer interests.