Debunked COVID-19 'Plandemic' Conspiracy Driven By Uncertainty

Debunked COVID-19 'Plandemic' Conspiracy Driven By Uncertainty

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The video discusses a controversial 26-minute clip featuring an interview with filmmaker Mickey Willis and discredited scientist Judy Mike Ovitz. It claims that health officials are exaggerating the COVID-19 outbreak for profit and questions the credibility of experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci. The video has been flagged for misinformation and removed from platforms like YouTube and Facebook. Despite this, its impact is significant due to the emotional response it evokes in viewers. The News Literacy Project emphasizes the importance of being a responsible news consumer by identifying credible journalism and engaging in discussions. They advocate for news literacy as a solution to the spread of misinformation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main claim made by the discredited scientists in the video?

Vaccines are ineffective.

The virus does not exist.

Health officials are exaggerating the outbreak for profit.

COVID-19 is a hoax.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why has the video been removed from platforms like YouTube and Facebook?

It promotes violence.

It contains copyrighted material.

It has been flagged for misinformation.

It is too long.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What psychological factor contributes to the video's popularity?

People's love for conspiracy theories.

The need for certainty in uncertain times.

The influence of social media.

The credibility of the scientists.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the News Literacy Project suggest as a solution to misinformation?

Censorship of all media.

Increased government regulation.

Improving news literacy among the public.

Relying solely on social media for news.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can individuals become more news literate according to the News Literacy Project?

By trusting only government announcements.

By avoiding all news sources.

By following popular social media influencers.

By identifying credible journalism and engaging in discussions.