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How to stay grounded in an increasingly artificial world (from The TED AI Show)

How to Be a Better Human

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Trust, but Verify: Embrace Media Literacy

In an increasingly deceptive digital landscape, skepticism is essential as individuals frequently encounter fakes. To combat misinformation, adopting media literacy practices is crucial. The SIFT approach serves as a tool: Stop before reacting emotionally to content, Investigate the source for trustworthiness, Find alternative coverage to confirm facts, and Trace the original content to ascertain its authenticity. Mastery of these steps helps navigate the complexities of media trustworthiness in the modern age.

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