Fact Checking

Lucas Powell

Traducteur A AI

Maison d'édition: Publifye

Synopsis

In today's world, "Fact Checking" is more vital than ever. This book tackles the urgent problem of misinformation and disinformation, offering readers the tools they need to navigate the complex information ecosystems that dominate modern life. It emphasizes critical thinking and source evaluation, teaching how to distinguish credible journalism from fake news, especially on social media.

 
Did you know that studies in cognitive psychology show we are all susceptible to believing false information due to biases? Or that misinformation can spread faster than factual news, impacting current events and political claims?

 
The book approaches this challenge by combining practical fact-checking techniques with insights from media studies and cognitive psychology. It progresses systematically, first defining key terms like misinformation and disinformation, before exploring methods to identify falsehoods and analyzing the psychological factors that make people vulnerable to them. Case studies of successful and unsuccessful fact-checks highlight the book's arguments.

 
By understanding how news organizations work and learning to evaluate sources effectively, readers can actively combat the spread of false narratives and become more informed citizens.

Disponible depuis: 06/03/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 95 pages.

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