As with anything in life, knowledge is power. Yet increasingly, in today’s world of fake news and spambot Twitter trolls, knowledge itself can feel increasingly, infuriatingly subjective and malleable. I often find myself Googling any news story that doesn’t sound ‘quite right’, not to learn more, but to weigh its trustworthiness and see which reputable outlets have covered it. It’s a depressing calculus to repeat each day and feels bleaker still when you realize that most people don’t know who owns their news sources.
How Is The Internet Getting Older?
Many countries around the world are grappling with the same issue: their citizens are getting older and older, as people live longer and have fewer children. What may surprise you is that the internet is undergoing a similar transformation; it’s no longer the exclusive domain of young people.
Your News Source Has An Opinion. This Is The Way It Leans
Each and every day there are hundreds of media outlets fighting for your attention. Some are here to inform you, while others just want you to hear their opinion. So where do you go for the most honest news?
The Science Behind Fake News: A Complete Guide
30% of Americans have shared fake news stories. But how many people know what they share is false?
How To Tell Whether A News Source Is Credible
Decades ago, the only people we got our news from were trusted evening newscasters. Anyone can post news online now, which leads to an abundance of sensationalized and downright fake news stories. To stay properly informed, follow these steps to learn how to vet online news articles.
The Numbers Behind Fake News
No matter what you may think about the term “fake news”, there’s no denying that its use has exploded into the stratosphere.
These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Countries for Journalists
I have a journalism degree, so I’ll always have a soft spot for the profession and the people who report the news. Regardless, there’s been a lot of distrust of American media lately.
Has Fake News Changed Behavior?
Google searches for the term “fake news” exploded right before the 2017 inauguration, and the term continues to cross news feeds (there must be