How Fake Internet Accounts Divide Us and How to Stop Yourself From Falling for Them

The video discusses the prevalence of fake accounts on social media and their role in spreading misinformation. It explores the tactics used by these accounts, such as simplifying complex issues, focusing on beliefs, and evoking strong emotions. The video also provides strategies to identify and avoid fake stories, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and curiosity.

What percentage of Twitter users are responsible for the majority of fake story shares?

• 0.1%

• 80%

• 50%

• 10%

Which strategy is commonly used by fake accounts to make their stories more shareable?

• Providing detailed data

• Avoiding emotional content

• Focusing on simple narratives

• Using complex explanations

What emotion was found to increase the likelihood of an article being shared by 34%?

• Happiness

• Anger

• Sadness

• Surprise

How does having more science knowledge affect one's ability to identify fake news?

• It always improves identification

• It has no effect

• It can lead to better rationalization of false information

• It makes people more gullible

What characteristic was found to help people avoid falling for fake news?

• Being less educated

• Having strong political beliefs

• Relying on social media for news

• Being more curious

What simple strategy can help reduce the sharing of fake news?

• Sharing immediately

• Double-checking information

• Ignoring all news

• Trusting all sources

What was a common trait of posts from fake accounts purged by Facebook?

• They never included images

• They mixed up or omitted articles like 'a' or 'the'

• They used perfect grammar

• They were always about politics