KUALA LUMPUR: There has been some concern that people prefer news that only reinforces their beliefs, but it turns out most actually prefer diverse information and viewpoints, and many trust journalists to deliver this.
The terms "echo chamber," "filter bubble" and "confirmation bias" have been bandied about since Britain voted to leave the European Union (Brexit) and over the course of the US presidential campaign last year.
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