A Brief History Misinformation

Who is the guide for the Brief History of Misinformation tour?

• Rangi

• Tāwhiri

• Tangaroa

• Papatūānuku

What term is used to describe the abundance of information, both good and bad?

• Infodemic

• Pandemic

• Epidemic

• Outbreak

What has enabled information to spread faster and wider than before?

• Internet

• Radio

• Newspapers

• Books

What can incorrect information masquerading as news have on people's opinions and beliefs?

• Minor impact

• No impact

• Positive impact

• Major impact

What is one way to steer a conversation back to facts when dealing with misinformation?

• Force opinions

• Get emotional

• Challenge worldviews

• Use moderate language

What is the best course of action when coming across potentially misleading information?

• Seek trusted sources

• Comment on it

• Debunk the myths

• Share it

What should you avoid doing when you think information is incorrect?

• Share it

• Comment on it

• Seek trusted sources

• Promote it

What is recommended to help keep communities informed?

• Avoid seeking information

• Reach out to friends and whānau

• Fuel misinformation

• Ignore trusted sources

What should you do to investigate the facts and where you get them from?

• Fuel misinformation

• Ignore friends and whānau

• Avoid seeking information

• Stay curious

What is the main message at the end of the tour?

• Stay ignorant

• Support misinformation

• Make informed decisions

• Ignore others