Henry Wismayer

Close icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. Henry Wismayer Henry Wismayer is a writer based in London. He writes essays, features and commentary for a range of publications including The New York Times, National Geographic, Financial Times, and Noema. Travel 2024-01-26T16:28:17Z The truth behind America’s cruise obsession: 'They don't want to see anything that's real' Cruise ships have never been bigger or more popular. You can blame Gen Z. View more

Biography:  https://www.businessinsider.com/author/henry-wismayer?op=1

53%

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Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

70%

Examples:

  • > Weighing as much as five Titanics, the ship is a floating ziggurat of fun and indulgence.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • However, it does not mention where it will be going or how long its maiden voyage will last. This information is important for passengers to make informed decisions about their travel plans and should have been included in the article.
  • The article mentions that 'the Icon of the Seas might seem like the dream holiday' but fails to provide any context as to why it might be considered a dream holiday or what makes it unique. This statement is misleading and could potentially deceive readers into thinking that this cruise ship is something special without providing any evidence.
  • The article mentions 'the world’s largest kinetic sculpture' in reference to the multimedia sphere called The Pearl, but does not provide any information about its size or what makes it unique. This statement is misleading and could potentially deceive readers into thinking that this feature of the ship is something special without providing any evidence.
  • The article states that 'the Icon of the Seas sets sail on January 27'

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • However, it does not mention where it will be going or how long its maiden voyage will last. This information is important for passengers to make informed decisions about their travel plans and should have been included in the article.
  • This statement is misleading and could potentially deceive readers into thinking that this cruise ship is something special without providing any evidence.
  • This statement is misleading and could potentially deceive readers into thinking that this feature of the ship is something special without providing any evidence.

Recent Articles

Icon of the Seas: A Luxurious and Epic Voyage on Royal Caribbean's Maiden Cruise Ship

Icon of the Seas: A Luxurious and Epic Voyage on Royal Caribbean's Maiden Cruise Ship

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The Icon of the Seas, a $2bn cruise ship with over 40 restaurants and bars, has set sail from Miami on its first voyage. The vessel was named by Lionel Messi and features seven pools and six water slides. However, environmentalists have raised concerns about its methane emissions as the industry grows rapidly.