Re:Writing tools I learned from The Economist
by ckozlowski on Tuesday April 06, 2021 @12:58AM
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To add to this, I find that they are quite ready to examine the challenges to their position and are willing to give other viewpoints credit, especially in their observations. Empathizing with another side's point of view even if you don't agree with their approach is the first step to finding common ground, and I enjoy that they consistently exhibit this in their editorials.
Re:Writing tools I learned from The Economist
by blaser-waffle on Tuesday April 06, 2021 @12:10PM
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Generally, is my view too. They're unambiguous about their views and will plainly mention their ideological angles -- free market, woo!
But they're also willing to explore other sides, and even lean or agree with them. They occasionally create a false dichotomy, but they're usually (ironically) fair and balanced, or at least attempt to be.
However, unlike many publications, they are fairly forthcoming about it, and are clear about their position.
I don't agree with all of their positions (though I agree with most), but I most of all appreciate that they don't really try to bury opinion into "objective" reporting.