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19 Apr 2021, 6:30 pm

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Biases Make People Vulnerable to Misinformation Spread by Social Media

Researchers have developed tools to study the cognitive, societal and algorithmic biases that help fake news spread


Social media are among the primary sources of news in the U.S. and across the world. Yet users are exposed to content of questionable accuracy, including conspiracy theories, clickbait, hyperpartisan content, pseudo science and even fabricated “fake news” reports.

It’s not surprising that there’s so much disinformation published: Spam and online fraud are lucrative for criminals, and government and political propaganda yield both partisan and financial benefits. But the fact that low-credibility content spreads so quickly and easily suggests that people and the algorithms behind social media platforms are vulnerable to manipulation.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/arti ... ial-media/



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19 Apr 2021, 6:47 pm

The danger is that if a scientific "Truth" is later found out to be a fabricated lie, does this mean that those who spoke the truth in the past and were labelled as "Conspiracy theorists" will be vindicated?

And what is to stop this developing into communism where the only percieved views allowed are the communistic ones and no one is allowed to think or believe outside it?

While I can understand the articles point of view, I for one have to defend the freedom of speech and thought because thinking outside the box is what I do. I was told it was an autistic trait to think outside the box, but going by views on this site in the past and a few in the present, I am not so sure.
(I am not wanting to prevent anyone from speaking out and saying I am wrong as I will defend your right to say this, even if I am not happy to be told I am wrong, as this is what I want to defend. The freedom of speech and thought. The freedom to not end up like pre-programmed communistic zombies).


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19 Apr 2021, 7:36 pm

"OSoMe"... That's how you know the people behind the study are real nerds. :lol:

I think this timeless classic by CGP Grey on the subject is an appropriate addition here:



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The danger is that if a scientific "Truth" is later found out to be a fabricated lie, does this mean that those who spoke the truth in the past and were labelled as "Conspiracy theorists" will be vindicated?

And what is to stop this developing into communism where the only percieved views allowed are the communistic ones and no one is allowed to think or believe outside it?

While I can understand the articles point of view, I for one have to defend the freedom of speech and thought because thinking outside the box is what I do. I was told it was an autistic trait to think outside the box, but going by views on this site in the past and a few in the present, I am not so sure.
(I am not wanting to prevent anyone from speaking out and saying I am wrong as I will defend your right to say this, even if I am not happy to be told I am wrong, as this is what I want to defend. The freedom of speech and thought. The freedom to not end up like pre-programmed communistic zombies).

I don't understand the connection between the article and any of what you're saying.


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19 Apr 2021, 10:46 pm

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Social media are among the primary sources of news in the U.S. and across the world. Yet users are exposed to content of questionable accuracy, including conspiracy theories, clickbait, hyperpartisan content, pseudo science, fabricated “fake news” reports, and an endless stream of AI-assisted social media bots.

Fixed it =)


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21 Apr 2021, 3:25 pm

"You can't trust social media!"

Where'd you hear that?

"On social media!"

But you said you can't trust social media...

"Only MY social media is true! The REST are fake!"

:roll: :roll: :roll:

"You can't trust the news!"

Where'd you hear that?

"On this news outlet!"

But you said you can't trust the news...

"You can trust MY news, but all the OTHER news is fake!"

:roll: :roll: :roll:

"You can't trust the government!"

Where'd you hear that?

"My elected officials!"

But you said you can't trust the government...

"You can trust MY people, but anyone else is untrustworthy!"

:roll: :roll: :roll:

Or the musical chairs version:

"You can't trust social media!"

Says who?

"The news!" / "You can't trust the news!"

Says who?

"Politicians!" / "You can't trust politicians!"

Says who?

"Social media!"

So who should we listen to?

"ME."

Why?

"Because of this thing I read on social media about a news article talking about something a politician said!"

:roll: :roll: :roll:



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21 Apr 2021, 3:43 pm

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Donald Trump 'is the king of social media'
22/03/2021|4min

If Donald Trump does start his own social media platform it will be "an awful lot of fun," according to Sky News contributor Daisy Cousens.

"This is so exciting," she told Sky News host Andrew Bolt.

It comes after reports emerged on Monday that Donald Trump is set for a social media comeback, with plans to launch his own platform in two-to-three-months time.

Earlier in the year, Donald Trump's accounts were banned by both Twitter and Facebook.

Ms Cousens said Donald Trump "is the king of social media".

"Fingers crossed this happens."

https://www.skynews.com.au/details/_624 ... 20%20share


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21 Apr 2021, 5:36 pm

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Critical Thinking Skills: Definition, Examples & How to Improve.

And why is critical thinking important?

First of all, that’s what almost every employer seeks.

Secondly, in the era of fake news, contrasting data, and so much information to process every day, critical thinking is the only way to make sense of the world.

What Is Critical Thinking?

Critical thinking is the ability to think in an organized and rational manner in order to understand connections between ideas and/or facts. It helps you decide what to believe in. In other words, it’s “thinking about thinking”—identifying, analyzing, and then fixing flaws in the way we think.


How to Be a Critical Thinker?

To become one takes time, practice, and patience. But something you can start doing today to improve your critical thinking skills is apply the 7 steps of critical thinking to every problem you tackle—either at work or in your everyday life.

Plus, there are some critical thinking questions to help you out at each of the steps.

https://zety.com/blog/critical-thinking-skills



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21 Apr 2021, 5:47 pm

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do as I say and not as I do

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Contents
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1.1 Etymology
1.2 Verb
1.2.1 See also
1.2.1.1 Translations

English

Etymology
This order first appeared in John Selden's Table-Talk (c. 1654): "Preachers say, 'Do as I say, not as I do.'"

Verb
do as I say and not as I do (third-person singular simple present does as I say and not as I do, present participle doing as I say and not as I do, simple past did as I said and not as I did, past participle done as I said and not as I did)

(as imperative) Do not imitate my behavior but obey my instructions.

See also
hypocrisy

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