I've conceptualized this in the following way: be most skeptical of narratives that are strongly aligned with the mainstream narrative (more room for ignorance or malice; see Harvey Weinstein), and then most skeptical of narratives that are strongly contrary to the mainstream narrative. Binary categories of good and bad, us and them, right and wrong are an easy trap. To counter this, seek out many narratives (which are not made equal) and consolidate. To truly understand a perspective is the most we can expect out of someone, as they may not agree.