Mind Matters - Bias and Credibility (original) (raw)
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- Overall, we rate Mind Matters as right-biased based on its story selection and editorial positions that favor a conservative perspective. We also rate them as a conspiracy-pseudoscience source due to promoting unproven claims and a general rejection of scientific consensus on some issues.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT CONSPIRACY-PSEUDOSCIENCEFactual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Mind Matters is an online platform that provides news and analysis on artificial and natural intelligence topics. It is part of the Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence, operated by the non-profit Discovery Institute in Seattle. The center, directed by Dr. Robert J. Marks, focuses on exploring human capabilities within the framework of advancing technology. Robert J. Marks serves as the Walter Bradley Center for Natural & Artificial Intelligence director and is a prominent advocate for intelligent design, as featured on Evolution News & Science Today (EN).
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Funded by / Ownership
Mind Matters is a platform under the Discovery Institute‘s umbrella, specifically within the Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence. The Discovery Institute funds and owns the platform, and donations generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
Mind Matters covers many topics, including AI advancements, philosophical discussions on consciousness, and the intersection of technology with human cognition and ethics. For example, in the article “Euthanasia Is Not About Compassion,” the author argues against the growing acceptance of euthanasia, suggesting that these practices are driven by economic and societal pressures rather than compassion. This stance aligns with a conservative perspective, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the ethical dilemmas posed by euthanasia, reflecting a right-leaning bias in bioethical discussions. The author cites sources such as The Times UK and The Sunday Times.
Another article, “Intelligent Design Is Not What Most People Think It Is,” presents arguments about Intelligent Design (ID) exhibiting pseudoscientific tendencies. It attempts to differentiate ID from creationism and emphasizes detecting design in biological organisms. However, it relies on speculative reasoning, lacks empirical evidence, and tries to reconcile ID with evolutionary theory without robust scientific support. This analysis, coupled with the article on euthanasia, illustrates Mind Matters’ editorial trend toward conservative-leaning perspectives.
On other scientific issues such as climate change, they reject the consensus of science such as this GOOGLE AND YOUTUBE DEMONETIZE CLIMATE CHANGE SKEPTICS and they have promoted conspiracy theories regarding the origins of Covid-19: LAB LEAK THEORY VINDICATED: WHAT THAT MEANS FOR FIGHTING COVID-19. While there is no evidence to refute the lab leak theory there is also no evidence to support it. Finally, they openly state that they question the consensus of science.
Mind Matters covers various topics and incorporates factual reporting alongside philosophical and ethical discussions. However, some articles, particularly those related to Intelligent Design, Climate Change, and Covid-19, may exhibit pseudoscientific tendencies due to speculative reasoning, lack of empirical evidence, and attempts to reconcile scientific concepts without robust scientific support.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. See above.
Overall, we rate Mind Matters as right-biased based on its story selection and editorial positions that favor a conservative perspective. We also rate them as a conspiracy-pseudoscience source due to promoting unproven claims and a general rejection of scientific consensus on some issues. (M. Huitsing 04/10/2024)
Source: https://mindmatters.ai/
Last Updated on April 17, 2024 by
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