The Psychology Behind Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories—claims and narratives that contest or misrepresent established facts...
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...
Disinformation – A Guide to Reliable 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. How can we tell what...
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...
What Have We Learned About Vaping? It’s Not Good…
Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling an aerosol produced by an electronic cigarette, vape pen, or other vaping device. These devices heat a liquid that typically contains nicotine,...
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...
The Dangers of “AI”
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the business world, but it also comes with a host of potential dangers that need to be carefully considered. In this short...
Fake News (As Understood by chatGPT)
Fake news has become a pervasive problem in recent years, with the proliferation of social media and the ease with which misinformation can be spread online. Fake news is defined...