Morne Patterson

  News doesn't wait for prime-time TV or tomorrow's paper anymore. The largest longitudinal study reveals that Twitter breaks 59% of major news stories before traditional media catches up. This has altered the map of information consumption completely. Twitter's evolution goes beyond social networking since Elon Musk bought it and rebranded it to X. People now use Twitter's search as their go-to live news engine. They verify breaking stories and follow events as they happen. This radical alteration challenges mainstream media's role as the trusted source of truth. My breakdown shows how Twitter reshapes the news scene. We'll get into its verification methods and what this means for future information sharing. The examples where Twitter beats traditional media to the punch are the foundations of the analysis. This matters equally to news readers and creators. How Twitter Changed News Consumption The way news travels through social media platforms has chan...

  People quickly label someone as "far-right" when they express support for traditional values. This troubling trend has become more common lately. A simple defence of time-honoured principles often gets twisted into an extreme political position. Traditional values and their societal impact deserve deeper consideration. Core principles like honesty, responsibility, and respect have helped shape human civilisation for centuries and exceed political divisions. These fundamental principles stay relevant without any connection to specific ideologies. This piece explores why embracing traditional values does not automatically line you up with extreme political views. You can stay true to your principles while having meaningful conversations with people of different viewpoints. The goal is to bridge gaps and foster understanding between diverse perspectives. Understanding Traditional Values in Modern Context Societal values represent our shared beliefs that influence our interacti...