Understanding Human Nature and Objectivity in Journalism

Understanding Human Nature and Objectivity in Journalism

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Philosophy

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video discusses the broadening of human understanding through interactions with diverse individuals, including those considered enemies. It emphasizes finding common ground despite differing backgrounds and ideologies. The speaker highlights the challenge of maintaining objectivity in journalism and the importance of recognizing personal biases. The discussion extends to understanding atrocities from various perspectives, urging viewers to consider all sides before forming judgments.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the speaker gained from interacting with people from diverse backgrounds?

A dislike for different ideologies

A broader view of human nature

A narrower view of human nature

A preference for isolation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's hope when interacting with people of different ideologies?

To change their ideologies

To find common ground

To avoid them

To argue with them

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say about objectivity in journalism?

It is the most important aspect

It is easy to achieve

It is not necessary

There is no objectivity in journalism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should journalists recognize according to the speaker?

The importance of speed

The biases of others

Their own biases and points of view

The need for sensationalism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should one approach the concept of atrocities, according to the speaker?

By viewing them from multiple perspectives

By ignoring them

By judging them quickly

By supporting them

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do some people believe about the United States' actions?

They are universally accepted

They are irrelevant

They are committing atrocities

They are always justified

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is important before judging actions in a war, according to the speaker?

To judge them quickly

To ignore them

To look at them from all sides

To support them unconditionally