Understanding News in the Digital Age

What has increased the amount of information and viewpoints available?

• The Internet

• Radio broadcasts

• Printed books

• Telegraph

What did news look like a few decades ago?

• Focused on social media

• Entirely online

• Diverse and fragmented

• Limited and broad-based

What led to the breakdown of trust in media gatekeepers?

• The invention of the printing press

• Revelations of covert operations and corruption

• The development of television

• The rise of the Internet

How has the role of a reporter changed with the advent of the Internet?

• Only professionals can report

• Remained the same

• Decreased significantly

• Every citizen can be a reporter

What is one of the best ways to get closer to the truth?

• Watching only one news channel

• Getting news unfiltered by middlemen

• Following celebrities on social media

• Ignoring international news

What should you be cautious of in chaotic events like terrorist attacks?

• Continuous coverage

• Only printed news

• Historical documentaries

• Fictional movies

What is a sign that a news outlet is being careful or guessing?

• Using words like 'think', 'likely', or 'probably'

• Providing too many details

• Only interviewing experts

• Avoiding controversial topics

Why should you be wary of reports relying on anonymous sources?

• They are always accurate

• They are easier to understand

• They are more entertaining

• They may be unaccountable

What responsibility comes with the freedom from old media gatekeepers?

• To curate our own experience

• To avoid the news altogether

• To watch more television

• To read only printed news

What should you do before spreading news on social media?

• Verify the news

• Change the story

• Share immediately

• Ignore any inaccuracies