Why You Should Question The News You Consume

The video discusses the importance of news literacy, focusing on critical thinking to combat misinformation. Julie Smith emphasizes the need for questioning the authenticity of information and highlights the concept of performative sharing, where people share content without verifying it. She suggests using tools like reverse image search to verify online content. The discussion also touches on the impact of misinformation on democracy and the importance of understanding biases.

What is the main goal of National News Literacy Week?

• To promote social media usage

• To increase online advertising

• To help people identify misinformation

• To encourage sharing of all news articles

What is a key aspect of battling fake news according to Julie Smith?

• Avoiding all news sources

• Trusting only popular media

• Critical thinking

• Memorizing news articles

What should you do if a message evokes a strong emotional response?

• Share it immediately

• Check its authenticity

• Delete it

• Ignore it

What is 'performative sharing'?

• Sharing without verifying to appear knowledgeable

• Sharing articles after thorough reading

• Sharing only verified news

• Avoiding sharing any news

Why do people often share articles without reading them?

• Because they trust all sources

• Due to lack of internet access

• To avoid missing out on news

• To be the first to share

Which tool can help verify the originality of a photo?

• Facebook

• Google Maps

• Chrome extension 10 I

• Microsoft Word

What does the phrase 'Democracy dies in darkness' imply?

• Democracy is unrelated to information

• Darkness is beneficial for democracy

• Lack of truth can threaten democracy

• Democracy thrives without information