Misinformation and fake news are pretty much things that I encounter every day. COVID-19 is a great example of a topic that is commonly associated with misinformation and fake news. It can often be difficult to filter misinformation from reliable information. One way that students at WSU can avoid becoming a spreader of misinformation is carefully analyze the sources from which information is gained. This is probably the most effective and efficient way of cross checking info.
One key takeaway from Freiling et al. that publics should be made aware of is that anxious individuals tend to be more willing to accept both accurate information and misinformation. Another finding that publics should be made aware of is that older people are more likely to share misinformation on social media. Publics should be aware of this because it could possibly lower that amount of older people that spread misinformation.
One key takeaway from Greenspan and Loftus is that the act of pausing and reflecting before sharing information online can reduce the likelihood that misinformation is shared. This is an easy step that everyone can include in their daily lives. Another key takeaway is that preventing the spread of misinformation is much easier and effective than trying to debunk misinformation once someone has already been exposed to it.
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