Most people say they can spot fake news but falter when tested: Survey
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90% of Singaporeans identify at least one out of five fake headlines as real in online survey
"By definition, news is something we haven't heard before. So, if we don't have a reason or opportunity to search for verification, it is really very hard to decide on one's own whether news is true, especially if it is something we want to believe."
taking time to verify news that resonates with what people believe "goes against our nature, but if we want to avoid spreading misinformation, it is something we should do".
For qns on social media and fighting fake news.....
90% of Singaporeans identify at least one out of five fake headlines as real in online survey
"By definition, news is something we haven't heard before. So, if we don't have a reason or opportunity to search for verification, it is really very hard to decide on one's own whether news is true, especially if it is something we want to believe."
taking time to verify news that resonates with what people believe "goes against our nature, but if we want to avoid spreading misinformation, it is something we should do".
For qns on social media and fighting fake news.....
posted by Dark Shadow | 12:12 PM
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