May 1, 2024
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What is fake news?
Fake news is a type of false or inaccurate information that is spread through social media or other online platforms.
The coronavirus pandemic has seen the widespread dissemination of false claims and doctored information that is both harmful to individuals and undermines public health messaging published by governments and reputable experts.
There are many reasons why people share fake news. Some people share these falsehoods because they are unaware that they are false. Others may share this information either due to confirmation bias or to sway public opinion to further personal or political objectives.
It is important to be able to identify fake news so that you can avoid sharing it and spreading misinformation.
There are many ways to identify fake news. Some of the most common red flags include:
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Reading list
We've selected six books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Fake News.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon of fake news, exploring its causes, consequences, and potential solutions. It is written by two experts in the field, Daniel J. Levitin and Margaret J. Crane.
Examines the role of social media in the spread of fake news, and it offers recommendations for how to combat this problem.
This report from the RAND Corporation examines the decline of truth in the public sphere and the rise of fake news, and it offers recommendations for how to combat this problem.
This report from the European Parliament examines the impact of fake news on democracy, and it offers recommendations for how to combat this problem.
Explores the decline of truth in the public sphere and the rise of fake news, and it argues that this threat to democracy.
Explores the rise of post-truth politics and the erosion of trust in institutions, arguing that fake news has played a significant role in this trend.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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