The Facts about Fact Checking: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #2

The video explores the internet's dual nature as a source of both positive and negative influences. It emphasizes the importance of improving information sorting to make the internet a more positive force. The role of professional fact checkers is highlighted, along with a framework for evaluating information sources. A practical example demonstrates how to apply these techniques. The video concludes by discussing the balance between skepticism and cynicism in evaluating information.

What is a more constructive question to ask about the internet's impact on our lives?

• Is the internet reliable for information?

• Is the internet a net positive or negative?

• How can I make the internet a more positive force?

• Should we avoid using the internet?

Which organization collaborated with Crash Course for this series?

• MediaWise

• Stanford University

• Facebook

• The New York Times

What was the main difference between AAP and ACP websites in the Stanford study?

• ACP had more user reviews

• AAP had more colorful design

• ACP was more ideologically motivated

• AAP had more advertisements

What is the first question to ask when evaluating information?

• Is it entertaining?

• What is the evidence?

• Who is behind this information?

• How many people agree with it?

Why is it important to check multiple sources when evaluating a claim?

• To see if the claim is trending

• To verify the accuracy of the claim

• To ensure the claim is entertaining

• To find the most popular opinion

What should you do if a claim lacks evidence?

• Trust it if it aligns with your beliefs

• Ignore it completely

• Be skeptical until you can verify it

• Share it with others for their opinion

What is a potential downside of being overly skeptical?

• It improves your memory

• It makes you more popular

• It increases your social media followers

• It can lead to cynicism

Why is it important to train our information analyzing skills?

• To increase our reading speed

• To become a professional fact-checker

• To improve our decision-making

• To win arguments online

What is a common mistake people make when evaluating information?

• Always checking multiple sources

• Only trusting information from friends

• Trusting information that aligns with their beliefs

• Ignoring all online information

What is the benefit of having a healthy dose of skepticism?

• It makes you more gullible

• It reduces your social interactions

• It improves critical thinking

• It makes you more cynical