#202 | A History of Fake News
English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English
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What Is Fake News?
There were 20 times more google searches for the phrase fake news in february two thousand and 17 than a year beforehand. The term has come under criticism because it is broad and can be interpreted to mean a wide range of ideas. It can refer to mis information which is simply incorrect, but might not be intended to cause harm. And it can be misinformation that turns into disinformation. So who is creating fake news and for what purpose? Let's dive first into the why, then the who.
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