Understanding Fake News

The video explores the concept of 'fake news', tracing its history and evolution from terms like 'media bias' to its current prominence in the 'post-truth' era. It discusses how media has changed from a few TV networks to the vast information landscape of the internet, highlighting both the spread of misinformation and the increased access to diverse perspectives. The video concludes with strategies for critically evaluating information, emphasizing skepticism and fact-checking.

What term was historically used to describe what we now call 'fake news'?

• Media bias

• All of the above

• Heresy

• Blasphemy

What is a common reaction to information that contradicts personal beliefs?

• Acceptance

• Critical analysis

• Labeling it as fake news

• Sharing it widely

Why is the concept of 'fake news' more pressing today?

• Because people are more gullible now

• Due to the rise of the internet and social media

• Due to the decline of traditional media

• Because it is a new phenomenon

What was a major problem with the media landscape before the internet?

• Excessive fact-checking

• Too many sources of information

• Overabundance of accurate information

• Lack of diverse perspectives

What was a consequence of the media's monopoly before the internet?

• Diverse perspectives were widely shared

• There was no misinformation

• Errors in reporting were widespread

• Information was always accurate

How has the internet changed access to information?

• It has made traditional media obsolete

• It has limited access to information

• It has increased access to both misinformation and accurate information

• It has made information less reliable

What was one of the downsides of the internet mentioned in the video?

• It made people smarter

• It led to the spread of misinformation

• It reduced the number of news sources

• It made traditional media more popular

What should you do when you hear an extraordinary claim?

• Believe it immediately

• Ignore it

• Demand extraordinary evidence

• Share it on social media

What is a key guideline for navigating today's information landscape?

• Trust only one news source

• Be skeptical of information you want to be true

• Avoid fact-checking

• Only read headlines

What is the importance of fact-checking according to the video?

• It is a waste of time

• It helps verify the accuracy of information

• It is unnecessary in today's world

• It is only needed for traditional media