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Unraveling the Complexities of Fake News and Online Behavior
The chapter delves into the nuanced analysis of fake news, exploring its impacts on spreading false beliefs, distrust in online platforms, and challenges faced by journalists. It also discusses the concept of lurking online, its benefits in learning diverse perspectives, and the importance of non-intrusive listening to combat ignorance. Additionally, ethical considerations of conducting internet research and the need to protect both subjects and researchers are explored, proposing a restructure of the academy to support online content creators more justly.