

How to spot fake news
Oct 26, 2020
Former CIA analyst Cindy Otis shares tips on spotting fake news, discussing social media's role in misinformation. She emphasizes digital literacy, addressing bias, repetition, and algorithms in disinformation. Otis explores the emotions of hope and despair in combating fake news, urging source verification and promoting a new podcast on survival stories.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Combatting Fake News in the Era of Social Media
01:54 • 11min
Exploring Bias, Repetition, and Algorithms in Disinformation
12:58 • 2min
Navigating Hope and Despair in the Fight Against Fake News
15:05 • 2min
Importance of Checking Sources and Promoting a New Podcast
17:11 • 2min