How to choose your news - Damon Brown

What is one of the best ways to get the truth or something close to it?

• Believing everything you see on social media

• Reading coverage in multiple outlets

• Relying on anonymous sources

• Sharing news without verifying it

What should you do before sharing a news item on social media?

• Create a web search

• Ignore it

• Share it immediately

• Verify the news

Why is it important to follow reporters on social media during major events?

• They are entertaining to follow

• They are the only reliable sources

• They always provide accurate information

• They provide updates and recordings from the midst of the chaos

What should you do if you can't get the direct story from a single source?

• Read coverage in multiple outlets

• Create your own version of the story

• Believe the first source you find

• Ignore the story

What should you watch out for when reading reports that rely on anonymous sources?

• They are usually experts in the field

• They are always reliable sources

• Their anonymity makes them unaccountable for the information they provide

• They have no interest in influencing coverage

Why is it crucial to separate fact from opinion when reading news?

• To avoid reading the news

• To create your own version of the story

• To make the news more interesting

• To understand what is actually true

What should you do if you want to get the original news unfiltered by middlemen?

• Ignore the news

• Rely on the opinions of others

• Read articles interpreting a scientific study

• Find the actual material and judge for yourself

Why is it important to verify news before spreading it?

• To make the news more interesting

• To prevent rumors and falsehoods from spreading

• To create your own version of the story

• To avoid reading the news