Ryan Jefferson
Member (since December 2008)
I am a web developer and student of Philosophy. My training in Philosophy leans towards Epistemology and Philosophy of Science. I have joined NewsTrust as I have found that the news that it aggregates strives for qualities that are missing in most reporting. There is always something with interest and depth on NewsTrust to satisfy my desire for current news.
About Ryan
Location:
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Occupation:
Web Developer, Indiana University
Interests:
Psychology, Science, Politics, Technology, Internet
Expertise:
Internet, Computers, Epistemology, Philosophy of Science
Background
Journalism:
None
Education:
Post-graduate school
News:
60-90 minutes a day
Internet:
90 minutes a day or more
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Psychology, Science, Science and Religion, Sci/Tech, Computers, Internet, Ethics in Journalism, Politics, Media and Politics, Foreign Policy
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Indianapolis, IN, 46219, US
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Nov 21, 2009 - 6:28 AM PST
Last Edit:
Nov 15, 2009 - 1:04 PM PST
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Ryan posted and reviewed this story - Nov 21, 2009
Ryan posted and reviewed this story - Nov 20, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Nov 17, 2009
The two abortion procedures that are commonly used, medical and chemical, are very cheap, simply because of their relative ease to perform. I don't think there should be that much of a fight over this issue. The author disagrees and it seems as if she would be willing to take down all of the potential bills over the abortion issue.
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 4.1
Ryan posted this story - Nov 17, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Nov 17, 2009
In a study of the families of homosexuals, it is found that the kids turn out completely healthy. Unsurprisingly the children of gay and lesbian parents tend to favor the values of the gay and lesbian communities. Children growing up with homosexual parents have an eye towards equality and are not as affected by the gender roles of society.
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.9
Ryan reviewed this story - Nov 17, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Nov 15, 2009
This is a very good article about something that everyone suspects but does not have enough data on. The studies were provided in a lucid and unbiased manner.
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.9
Ryan reviewed and liked this story - Nov 14, 2009
This is a pretty good review of Michael Specter's new book Denialism. There's not much I would change about this review. The book sounds interesting.
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.5
Ryan reviewed and liked this story - Nov 11, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Nov 11, 2009
Ryan reviewed and liked this story - Nov 11, 2009
This article is typical of writing about research. Like a lot of reporting about new research it leaves out important surrounding contextual information about the debate. Who are this researchers peers? What kind of questions did they have about his research? Are his methods sound? Also there is no discussion on how this new information should affect our actions. That we should be more careful about biased news is just left for the reader implicitly. According to the article, ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.9
Ryan reviewed and liked this story - Nov 11, 2009
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Does Biased News Have a 'Time Bomb' Effect?
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Ryan reviewed and liked this story - Nov 11, 2009
This article is typical of writing about research. Like a lot of reporting about new research it leaves out important surrounding contextual information about the debate. Who are this researchers peers? What kind of questions did they have about his research? Are his methods sound? Also there is no discussion on how this new information should affect our actions. That we should be more careful about biased news is just left for the reader implicitly. According to the article, ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 3.9
Ryan liked this story - Oct 28, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 26, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 20, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 16, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 15, 2009
This is horrible journalism. The story is factual but leaves out key facts that would provide a different conclusion to the reader. As an example of this, on the second page it states that the winter of 2006/07 delivered the deepest snow cover to the Northern Hemisphere since 1966 and the coldest temperatures since 2001. The proper explanatory context for this would be the following. In theory global warming causes more water to evaporate into the atmosphere, so when the ... More »
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 2.5
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 15, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 15, 2009
Ryan posted and reviewed this story - Jan 2, 2009
Ryan posted and reviewed this story - Jan 2, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 2, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 2, 2009
This article challenges the assumption that Democrats are going to satisfy promises made during the previous election. It lays out the challenges for Democrats in a '09 Congress and administration. Succinctly, it brings the hopes of progressives back down to earth.
See All NT Reviews » NT Rating: 4.5
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 1, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 1, 2009
Ryan reviewed this story - Jan 1, 2009
Ryan posted and reviewed this story - Dec 30, 2008
Ryan posted and reviewed this story - Dec 30, 2008
Ryan reviewed this story - Dec 30, 2008
Ryan reviewed this story - Dec 30, 2008
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