Today, Explained A Fake News Survival Guide
Sep 8, 2020
Day Zhang, a Seattle Public librarian and creator of the Fake News Survival Guide class, joins the conversation on combating misinformation. She shares personal anecdotes about engaging with family on fake news. The discussion emphasizes the crucial need for media literacy, especially during elections. Day offers practical tips for evaluating online content and encourages thoughtful engagement on social media. Highlighting red flags in disinformation, she stresses individual responsibility in sharing credible information.
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Uncle's Fake News
- Sean Rameswaram's uncle frequently emails him fake news articles.
- These articles cover various political topics, often containing a mix of truth and falsehood.
Fake News Inquiries
- Day Zhang, a Seattle librarian, noticed increased inquiries about fake news during the 2016 election.
- People were unsure about the credibility of sensationalized news on social media.
Fake News Survival Guide
- The Seattle Public Library created a "Fake News Survival Guide" class.
- This class teaches how to evaluate misinformation, disinformation, and memes online.