Researchers Examine When People Are More Susceptible To Fake News (Read 1684 times)

drck1000

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Whether people consume news in a social setting or alone can affect how likely they are to fact-check. Research suggests people let their guard down when they're in groups and become less skeptical.

http://www.npr.org/2017/07/18/537844762/researchers-examine-when-people-are-more-susceptible-to-fake-news

Audio file from the segment on NPR this morning.  It was interesting and I can see that happening.  People not willing to fact check and research for themselves.  Even worse, those going with the pack based on "fact" that are really just opinion. 

eyeeatingfish

Re: Researchers Examine When People Are More Susceptible To Fake News
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2017, 03:27:21 PM »
http://www.npr.org/2017/07/18/537844762/researchers-examine-when-people-are-more-susceptible-to-fake-news

Audio file from the segment on NPR this morning.  It was interesting and I can see that happening.  People not willing to fact check and research for themselves.  Even worse, those going with the pack based on "fact" that are really just opinion.

I imagine that people don't question fake news when it supports what they already believe or want.

ren

Re: Researchers Examine When People Are More Susceptible To Fake News
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2017, 03:56:30 PM »
I imagine that people don't question fake news when it supports what they already believe or want.

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