Siasat Tidak Tersesat : Skeptis | Wisnu Nugroho | TEDxITS

Pengantar

• Two scientists successfully fixed the Delaran, but instead of traveling to the future, they found themselves in 1947, realizing the Delaran wasn't fixed and had brought them backward in time (42s).
• The consumption of media has become a diet shaping perspectives and behavior, with media platforms designed to hook users' attention for profit, having a manipulative power that can be frightening (1m53s).
• The real product of these platforms is the subtle shift in behavior and perception induced, but users have more power over the algorithms than they think (2m6s).

Kutipan Philip Graham

• Wisnu Nugroho, a journalist, writer, lecturer, and editor-in-chief of kompas.com, shared his experience of visiting Arizona State University, where he saw a quote by Philip Graham, "News is the first draft of history" (3m41s).
• The quote made Wisnu question whether news can become a rough draft for writing history, especially with the abundance of news that makes people uncertain about what is true (4m2s).
• Wisnu believes that the search for truth is an ongoing pursuit in human history, and he uses the example of a painting by Raphael, "School of Athens," which depicts great Greek philosophers, including Plato and Aristotle, who challenged and presented new truths (5m15s).
• Plato and Aristotle represent idealism and realism, respectively, and their arguments symbolize the pursuit of truth, with Plato pointing upwards and Aristotle pointing downwards (5m57s).

Skeptisisme dalam Jurnalisme

• The question arises about how people find truth today, and Wisnu suggests that journalism has a foundation in skepticism, which is not just about being doubtful but about using doubt as energy to seek truth (6m41s).
• The primary responsibility of journalism is to seek and find the truth, which is based on a high level of skepticism, curiosity, and a willingness to question and verify information (6m49s).
• This skepticism is essential in journalism, as it drives journalists to investigate and find the truth, rather than simply accepting information at face value (7m17s).

Metode Mencari Kebenaran dalam Jurnalisme

• In journalism, truth is not absolute, but rather a product of rigorous research and verification, using methods such as research, observation, and interviews (7m41s).
• There are three methods used in journalism to find the truth: research, observation, and interviews, which are used to verify and clarify information (8m0s).

Riset

• Research is the first step in finding the truth, and it involves gathering information from various sources, including the internet and search engines, but it is not enough on its own and must be combined with observation and interviews (8m3s).

Observasi

• Observation is the second method used in journalism, and it can be direct, indirect, or covert, depending on the situation and the type of story being investigated (9m2s).
• Direct observation involves being present at an event or location, while indirect observation involves gathering information from secondary sources, such as watching a video or reading a report (9m6s).
• Covert observation involves secretly gathering information, often used in investigative journalism, and is subject to regulations and laws (10m18s).

Wawancara

• Interviews are the third method used in journalism, and they are used to clarify and verify information, as well as to gather quotes and insights from individuals involved in a story (10m46s).
• The purpose of interviews is to clarify, verify, and confirm information, and they are an essential part of the journalistic process (10m49s).
• Relying solely on research and observation is not enough, and interviews are necessary to ensure the accuracy and completeness of a story (11m10s).

Contoh Kasus: Aksi Kamisan

• The importance of verification and clarification in journalism is highlighted by the example of a journalist who made a fatal mistake by not conducting an interview and instead relying on observation alone (11m16s).
• The example of the "Aksi Kamisan" protests in front of the Istana, where a woman named Ibu Sumarsih has been protesting every Thursday for over 600 times, is used to illustrate the importance of verification and clarification in journalism (11m31s).
• To demand accountability from the country, a research was conducted and observations were made, but there was a failure to ask questions and clarify certain information before writing an article, which led to an error in the interpretation of a black shirt worn by someone, as it was assumed to be a sign of mourning, but it actually symbolized resilience (11m52s).

Pentingnya Verifikasi dan Klarifikasi

• The importance of research, observation, and interviews was highlighted, as the lack of these can lead to incorrect or misleading information (12m36s).

Kasus Syal LV Menteri Meutia Hatta

• In 2008, during the presidency of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the country was facing a systemic crisis, and a campaign was launched to promote the use of Indonesian products (13m9s).
• A meeting was held at the State Secretariat, where the Minister of Women's Empowerment, Meutia Hatta, was seen wearing a shawl, which was later revealed to be a Louis Vuitton (LV) product (15m15s).
• The Minister had previously complained about her salary being insufficient for operational costs, with a total take-home pay of around 39 million rupiah, but the operational costs were much higher (15m39s).
• Research was conducted to determine the price of the LV shawl, but the information found online was inconsistent, ranging from 3.3 million to 1 billion rupiah, and the actual price was not found on the LV website (16m22s).

Observasi di Toko LV

• The narrator visited the Louis Vuitton (LV) store in Grand Indonesia, Jakarta, to observe and find the truth about the prices of their products, specifically a white LV bag with a multicolored logo (16m37s).
• Upon entering the store, the narrator was approached by two staff members who asked what they were looking for, and the narrator confidently asked about the price of the specific bag (17m19s).
• The staff member showed the narrator the bag, but there was no price tag on it, unlike products in regular stores like Ramayana or Alfamart (17m46s).
• The narrator was then directed to the cashier to inquire about the price, and the cashier scanned the barcode on the bag to reveal the price (18m14s).
• The narrator's goal was to find the truth about the price without actually buying the bag, and they managed to leave the store without making a purchase by telling the staff that the bag was not suitable for their wife (18m36s).
• The narrator also observed that the store had a small wallet section, which they were able to visit without being noticed by the staff, who were distracted by a group of women entering the store (19m5s).
• The narrator successfully left the store with the information they were seeking, having conducted a successful observation and inquiry (19m15s).

Wawancara dengan Ajudan Menteri

• The narrator also conducted an interview with an aide who was carrying a bag belonging to the Minister's wife, and learned that the Minister had a collection of white bags from various brands (19m27s).
• The narrator believes that their methods of observation and interview were effective in uncovering the truth and avoiding being misled by false information (20m7s).

Pentingnya Sikap Skeptis

• The narrator emphasizes the importance of having a skeptical mindset and verifying information before accepting it as true, citing an example of a manipulated image that can be misinterpreted as factual (20m33s).
• The narrator concludes that having a skeptical mindset is crucial in navigating the complex and overwhelming amount of information available, and that it is essential to verify information before accepting it as true (21m14s).

Kesimpulan

• A life that is not questioned, not challenged, and not found to have answers to its challenges is not worth fighting for (21m29s).
• The pursuit of life requires questioning and closure (21m17s).
• A life that is not doubted, not challenged, and not found is not worth living (21m26s).