Financial Disclosures Transparency and Accountability The Social Institute for Media Literacy is committed to transparency, accountability, and public trust. We believe that organizations engaged in education, research, and public discourse should openly disclose how their work is funded and supported. Our mission is to promote media literacy through education, research, Read More…

CRIBSRAC A Framework for Understanding How Narratives Shape Perception CRIBSRAC is the signature analytical framework developed by the Social Institute for Media Literacy (SIML). It provides a practical method for examining how information influences perception, belief, behavior, and public understanding. Rather than focusing only on whether a message is accurate Read More…

The SIML Method Understanding How Perception Travels Through Society The Social Institute for Media Literacy (SIML) was created around a simple observation: Most people learn to evaluate information after they encounter it, but few learn how information shapes perception before they are aware of it. The SIML Method provides a Read More…

Public Education Learning How Media Shapes Perception The Public Education program is the heart of the Social Institute for Media Literacy (SIML). Our mission is to make media literacy accessible, practical, and relevant for everyone. Whether you are a student, educator, parent, community leader, or lifelong learner, our resources are Read More…