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5 tips to spot misinformation and prevent its spread
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4:45Now PlayingIt can be difficult to tell the difference between credible news and misinformation — and in some ways, our brains are contributing to the problem. According to psychologist Nadia Brashier, when we hear information repeatedly, we’re more likely to believe it is true, even when it’s not. As misinformation proliferates on all of our newsfeeds, it can be difficult to tell if what we’re reading is accurate. Host Nicole Ellis spoke with experts to identify ways to spot misinformation and help prevent it from spreading.
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What is misinformation? (00:30)
Tip 1: Ask yourself: “What type of information am I engaging with?” (01:29)
Tip 2: Explore your own biases (01:55)
Tip 3: Try to be open-minded (02:26)
Tip 4: Seek out credible sources (03:05)
Tip 5: Educate others about inaccurate information (04:01)
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Jimmeka Anderson is a media literacy expert & founder of I Am Not the Media, a group that teaches and empowers youth through media literacy. Follow her on twitter @jimmekaanderson.
Nadia Brashier is an Assistant Professor in Psychological Sciences & researcher at Purdue University. She studies why people fall for fake news and misinformation. Follow her on twitter @NadiaBrashier.
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“The New Normal” is a series from The Lily and The Washington Post that talks about how to navigate the different ways news affects our everyday lives, hosted by Nicole Ellis. The Lily is a publication of The Washington Post that covers critical stories about women and gender.
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