Fake News Will be With Us as Long as There is Social Media
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If you’re worried about the spread of disinformation and “fake news,” blame social media. More specifically, blame Facebook. According to political and social scientists, a sense of belonging – which is basically the reason social media exists – is what drives many people to spread misinformation. Social media makes it too easy to disseminate the bullshit people hear or make up themselves.
Fake News Will be With Us as Long as There is Social Media
Fake News Will be With Us as Long as There is…
Fake News Will be With Us as Long as There is Social Media
If you’re worried about the spread of disinformation and “fake news,” blame social media. More specifically, blame Facebook. According to political and social scientists, a sense of belonging – which is basically the reason social media exists – is what drives many people to spread misinformation. Social media makes it too easy to disseminate the bullshit people hear or make up themselves.