Understanding Truth, Credibility, and Online Research

What is the main idea behind epistemology as discussed in the video?

• It is the study of language and communication.

• It is the study of how we know what we know.

• It is the study of mathematical logic.

• It is the study of historical events.

How does the speaker describe the nature of truth?

• Truth is always determined by scientific facts.

• Truth is absolute and unchanging.

• Truth is a mixture of truth values and context-dependent.

• Truth is irrelevant in modern society.

What does the speaker say about the credibility of Google search results?

• They are sorted by user ratings.

• They are not sorted by credibility.

• They are sorted by popularity.

• They are sorted by credibility.

What is a common misconception about the credibility of websites?

• Websites with .com are more credible than .org.

• All websites are equally credible.

• Websites with .gov are less credible than .net.

• Websites with .edu are less credible than .com.

Why is it important to teach students how to use 'Control F'?

• It allows them to save documents.

• It helps them print documents.

• It allows them to download documents.

• It helps them find text on a page quickly.

What example does the speaker use to illustrate the importance of questioning information?

• The music of Ludwig van Beethoven.

• The films of Thomas Edison.

• The novels of Charles Dickens.

• The paintings of Leonardo da Vinci.

What is the significance of the website 'tree octopus calm' mentioned in the video?

• It is a credible source of information.

• It is a scientific research site.

• It is a spoof site used to teach critical thinking.

• It is a government website.

What does the speaker suggest about the future of literacy?

• It will be limited to digital skills.

• It will be less important than it is today.

• It will involve learning, unlearning, and relearning.

• It will focus solely on reading and writing.

Why is it important to teach online research skills according to the speaker?

• To help students navigate the vast amount of information available.

• To limit the use of traditional libraries.

• To promote the use of Google products.

• To encourage students to use social media.

What does the speaker say about the changing nature of information?

• Information is becoming less accessible.

• Information is static and unchanging.

• Information is evolving with new technologies.

• Information is only available in print.