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Why it’s so easy to fall for fake news and how to spot it
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Sep 11, 20197:03Now PlayingWhether during an election or just a regular day of the year, people are bombarded with news and information in their feeds. So how do we know what's true and what's false? A lot of it unravels with a little digging. We show you what to look for and how to protect yourself from falling for disinformation and misinformation.
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Tips for spotting fake news:
Michigan University, "Fake News," Lies and PropagandaHow to Sort Fact from Fiction
First Draft Field Guide to Fake News
Federal election easy prey for social media manipulators, experts warn:
'Call their bluff': Shut down social media platforms, ex-Facebook adviser urges
Canada should regulate social media firms to protect election, says international group
Trudeau government unveils plans for digital overhaul
Trudeau warns of 'meaningful financial consequences' for social media giants that don't combat hate speech
Brendan Nyhan and Jason Reifler., When Corrections FailThe persistence of political misperceptions (2010)
Donald Braman et. at., The Polarazing Impact of Science Literacy and Numeracy on Perceived Climate Change Risks, 2 Nature Climate Change 732 (2012)
Leticia Bode & Emily K. Vraga (2018) See Something, Say SomethingCorrection of Global Health Misinformation on Social Media, Health Communication, 339, 11311140, DOI10.1080/10410236.2017.1331312
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Gordon Pennycook, psychologist, interviews: June 12 and July 18, 2019
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