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    Stay informed on news & build knowledge

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    Stay informed on news & build knowledge

    In an era of misinformation, echo chambers, and 24/7 news cycles, the ability to critically evaluate information and understand global dynamics has never been more essential. This learning plan is ideal for professionals, students, and engaged citizens who want to move beyond headline-skimming and develop the analytical tools to make sense of our complex, interconnected world with clarity and confidence.

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    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 4 days ago
    Media LiteracyCalling BullshitThe Illusion of Being Informed12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Stay informed on news & build knowledge with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Stay informed on news & build knowledge.

    What You'll Learn

    • Develop critical thinking skills to identify media bias, fact-check claims, and navigate information overload with confidence
    • Understand the geographic, economic, and historical forces that drive international relations and global conflicts
    • Build a structured framework for analyzing current events, economic trends, and social movements beyond superficial headlines
    • Connect knowledge across disciplines—history, science, culture, and economics—to form coherent worldviews
    • Transform from a passive news consumer into an informed citizen capable of independent analysis and clear reasoning

    Learn to navigate media manipulation, distinguish fact from spin, and develop the critical thinking skills needed to consume news intelligently in a world of information overload.

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    Media Literacy

    Navigate the flood of media information with critical thinking skills to become a more informed, empowered consumer.

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    Calling Bullshit

    A powerful toolkit for skepticism in our data-driven world, empowering readers to cut through misinformation and think critically.

    10 m
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    World news - breaking news, video, headlines and opinion | CNNReuters | Breaking International News & ViewsBBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business, Innovation, Climate, Culture, Travel, Video & AudioLatest news from around the world
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    The Illusion of Being Informed

    Explore how modern news has transformed from information into entertainment, revealing the hidden manipulation behind today's headlines and how to consume media more critically.

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    Discover how geography, economics, and history shape modern geopolitics, giving you essential context to understand why nations act as they do and what drives international conflicts.

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    Prisoners of Geography

    Insightful exploration of how geography shapes global politics, revealing hidden forces behind international conflicts and power dynamics.

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    Why Nations Fail

    Analyzing the success and failure of nations

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    Geography Still Rules the World

    Discover how mountains, rivers, and coastlines shape global politics more than you think. From Russia's paranoia to America's advantages, learn why physical geography remains the hidden force behind today's headlines.

    9 m

    Expand your general knowledge with fact-based worldviews and learn to connect ideas across history, science, and culture, transforming scattered information into coherent understanding.

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    Factfulness

    Ten reasons we're wrong about the world and why things are better

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    Sapiens

    A sweeping narrative of human history

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    Philosophy's Greatest Hits: Think or Die Trying

    Lena and Miles drag you kicking and screaming through 2,500 years of humanity's biggest brain battles-from Socrates to Nietzsche-while mercilessly calling out your intellectual laziness every step of the way.

    33 m

    Master the frameworks to analyze contemporary issues from economics to social trends, enabling you to see beyond headlines and understand the deeper forces reshaping our modern world.

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    Economics in One Lesson

    Timeless principles of economic policy

    8 m
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    Thank You for Being Late

    A thought-provoking guide to thriving in our accelerating world, blending technology, globalization, and personal reflection.

    9 m
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    Political Economy Definition, History, and Applications - InvestopediaPolitical economy | Definition, History, Types, Examples, & FactsPolitical Economy - Definition, Components, and Theoriessource 4
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    Political Economy: What You Need to Know

    Lena and Eli explore how politics and economics intersect to shape our world, from your morning coffee price to global trade wars, revealing the frameworks that govern modern society.

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