Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Ask Bob - Is it fake news?

Question - I read this news article and someone told me it was fake news. Do you agree?

Answer - Indeed it is. Misinformation and propaganda is widespread on the internet and people have an additional reponsibility to vet the information they find and read there.

One of the biggest problems is re-tweeting, "liking," and forwarding links that are outrageous and sensationalized so that an "echo chamber" is created of misinformation that with repeated reading starts to become true even if people were initially skeptical.

It is interesting how easily people are manipulated. Look at the millions of people who thought Donald Trump was actually going to help them and not the 1%. They bought the con hook line and sinker. Just goes to show you...............................................................................

And so it goes..................


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