Fake News is BS: Here’s What You Might Want to Know
Guest Post by Sydney Brogden What do fake news, clickbait, misinformation, and yellow journalism all have in common? They all fit under the broader umbrella of bullshit (BS). BS is communication that demonstrates little or no concern for truth, evidence, or established…knowledge” [1]. This implies that BS-ing is more about the impression the communication creates […]
Guest Post: Fact vs. Fiction: How Universities are Helping to Curb the Spread of Digital Misinformation
Fact vs. Fiction: How Universities are Helping to Curb the Spread of Digital Disinformation by Mary Sim When was the last time you encountered a catchy headline or news article online, only to question the truthfulness of its content? Perhaps you were searching for an article to include in a research project or were simply […]
QUIZ: How good are you at spotting fake news?
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Guest Post: Using Your Online Democratic Voice
Using Your Online Democratic Voice By Alexander Howes Strengthening democracy requires us to engage in civil, informed online discourse. It is important to be conscientious about our democratic voice online. From choosing our news sources to engaging in online debate, it is important for us to be informed and engaged. This article provides strategies for […]
Guest Post: Fake News! Who Cares!
Guest Post: Fake News! Who Cares! by Johnson Huang After a long day of staring at Zoom lectures and taking notes, you catch up on your social media sites like Twitter and Instagram for some semblance of relaxation, and you are bombarded by news story after news story. The Amazon forest is burning to the […]
Guest Post: Deepfake Impact is Real
Guest Post: Deepfake Impact is Real By Hossein Torabi Deepfaking is growing fast and has already gained popularity in social media. According to Cellan-Jones (2019), the number of online deepfake videos has almost doubled in the past nine months, rising from 7964 online videos in December 2018 to 14698 in October 2019. A lot has […]
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