A Guide to Reliable News Sources
In the age of information overload, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of news, opinions, and data that we encounter every day. A Guide to Reliable News...
The Psychology Behind Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories—claims and narratives that contest or misrepresent established facts about significant events—are a ubiquitous part of our culture. From notions of a faked moon landing to theories about the...
10 Things You Can Do to Detect Bias in the News
In today's world, we are constantly exposed to different sources of information, from social media to newspapers to TV channels. However, not all information is equally reliable or trustworthy. Some...
The Impact of Deepfake Technology on the Spread of Misinformation
Deepfakes and Fake News: The Growing Threat to Democracy Deepfakes are videos or audio recordings that have been manipulated using artificial intelligence to make it appear as if someone is...
How to Identify Clickbait
Clickbait is a term used to describe sensational headlines that are designed to grab your attention and get you to click on a link. The problem with clickbait is that...
The Role of Social Media in Spreading Fake News.
The rise of social media has revolutionized the way we consume and share information. However, with the widespread use of social media, there has also been an alarming increase in...
How media literacy education can combat fake news and improve critical thinking skills among young people.
In today's digital age, fake news has become a pervasive problem, with misleading and inaccurate information being spread at an unprecedented pace. This phenomenon is particularly concerning among young people...
What Are Logical Fallacies?
Logical fallacies are errors in reasoning that can undermine the validity of an argument. They are often used in media and advertising to persuade people to believe something that is...
The Problem With A “We’ll See” Mentality.
When does "We'll See" end? When do you call it and say this is where I draw the line. Do you just continue to watch until the end? Where is...
Closed Rallies are Propaganda by Definition.
A closed rally is a staged event. Every part of the event is choreographed like a concert - including the signage, the chants, the applause, the speech, the amount of...