Not the News

News filter reducing sensationalist, nonsubstantive, or speculative headlines from various websites


How many news sites and similar news headline aggregators use sensationalistic techniques to attract attention?

This app is a way to read the news without distraction. It analyzes grammatical formats and journalistic conventions without regard to any particular bias, keyword, topic, or person. It helps you avoid headlines with sensationalist, nonsubstantive, or speculative content to better understand the events of the day.

Some potential benefits:

  • - It helps you read news quicker
  • - It helps you avoid outrage and other emotional manipulation
  • - You might explore different sites than you'd ordinarily visit

Resources:

Academy 4SC - Sensationalism: Breaking News! Watch This Video Now!

The Misinformation-Outrage Cycle