Understanding Fake News

The video discusses the concept of fake news, its historical roots, and how technology has amplified its spread. It highlights the social and political impacts of fake news and offers strategies to combat it, such as fact-checking and epistemological vigilance. The video concludes with recommendations for legal measures to address the issue.

What is the meaning of the term 'fake news'?

• Historical facts

• Verified information

• False information

• Scientific data

Who was known for manipulating news in ancient times?

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

• Genghis Khan

• Napoleon Bonaparte

How has technology influenced the spread of fake news?

• It has only affected the spread of true news

• It has no impact on the spread of fake news

• It has made it easier to produce and spread fake news

• It has made it harder to spread fake news

What term is used to describe rumors or false information in English?

• Hawks

• Hoaxes

• Hulks

• Hacks

How do social media platforms contribute to the spread of fake news?

• By promoting only true news

• By restricting all information

• By banning all discussions

• By connecting people with similar beliefs

What is the concept of 'vigilance epistemológica'?

• Spreading unverified news

• Believing all information

• Rigor in scientific research to avoid contamination by common sense

• Ignoring all news

What should you do when you receive surprising news on WhatsApp?

• Delete it

• Verify it with reliable sources

• Ignore it

• Immediately share it

Which philosopher introduced the concept of 'vigilance epistemológica'?

• Michel Foucault

• Jean-Paul Sartre

• Pierre Bourdieu

• René Descartes

What is one of the proposed measures to combat fake news?

• Encouraging the spread of all news

• Creating laws and punishments for spreading fake news

• Ignoring fake news

• Promoting fake news

What was the impact of Donald Trump's suggestion about detergents?

• It was widely accepted

• It cured many people

• It had no impact

• It led to hospitalizations