The Psychology Of Fake News
During the past two years, fake news has been a frequent topic of real news, with articles considering the role of… More
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Cognitive Ability and Vulnerability to Fake News
“Fake news” is Donald Trump’s favorite catchphrase. Since the election, it has appeared in some 180 tweets by the President… More
College students come up with plug-in to combat fake news
A team of college students is getting attention from internet companies and Congress after developing a browser extension that alerts… More
You’ve probably been tricked by fake news and don’t know it
ScienceNews: If you spent Thanksgiving trying in vain to convince relatives that the Pope didn’t really endorse Donald Trump or… More
Most Students Don’t Know When News Is Fake, Stanford Study Finds
The Wall Street Journal: Preteens and teens may appear dazzlingly fluent, flitting among social-media sites, uploading selfies and texting friends… More
How Headlines Change the Way We Think
The New Yorker: “Why Headlines Matter.” “Misleading Headlines Can Lead You Astray.” “How What You Read Affects What You See.”… More