Thinking Humanity - Bias and Credibility

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Overall, we rate Thinking Humanity a moderate Pseudoscience source based on the promotion of debunked scientific claims. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of transparency and the publication of false information.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PSEUDOSCIENCE
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: Unknown
Press Freedom Rating: N/A
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 2014, Thinking Humanity is a website that publishes science/pseudoscience, spirituality, and culture news. According to their about page, “Thinking Humanity is a community and a website that tries to provoke our thoughts, inspire and motivate our spirits, and give a better perspective on the injustices across the world.”

The website lacks transparency as it does not list owners or authors.

Funded by / Ownership

Thinking Humanity does not disclose ownership; revenue is derived through advertising and an online shop selling merchandise.

Analysis / Bias

In review, Thinking Humanity does not publish original material but summarizes content from other sources. For example, this story, Having Only One Guinea Pig In Switzerland Is Illegal Because They Get Lonely, is copied verbatim from EducateInspireChange. Politically, they align with the left through frequent criticism of conservatives and former President Donald Trump, such as this: Psychologists Say Donald Trump Shows Signs of Mental Illness, ‘Malignant Narcissism. This story is properly sourced to the Independent.

Thinking Humanity also publishes scientific news, which for the most part is accurate; however, they also have promoted pseudoscience such as miracle cures This recipe will easily clear your lungs in 3 days, even if you smoke more than 5 years as well as the dangers of fluoride 15 Facts Most People Don’t Know About Fluoride. There isn’t any scientifically proven danger to the use of fluoride. These articles have been removed without explanation. In general, this is a source that moderately promotes pseudoscience and, in the past, occasionally plagiarized the work of others.

Failed Fact Checks

A video shows a group of whales coming to the surface after hearing an orchestra playing music. – False

Overall, we rate Thinking Humanity a moderate Pseudoscience source based on the promotion of debunked scientific claims. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to a lack of transparency and the publication of false information. (D. Van Zandt 6/6/2020) Updated (07/13/2022)

Source: https://www.thinkinghumanity.com/

Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check