Why Do So Many People Share and Believe Fake News?

The video discusses the spread of fake news, driven by cognitive biases and social media dynamics. It highlights studies showing how misinformation spreads faster than truth, especially in political contexts. The video suggests strategies like fact-checking and critical thinking to combat misinformation.

What is one reason why misinformation might spread faster than real news?

• It is always more accurate.

• It is shared by bots.

• It is always fact-checked.

• It is often more surprising and interesting.

What is confirmation bias?

• The tendency to believe information that contradicts our beliefs.

• The tendency to seek out information that supports our existing beliefs.

• The ability to easily change our beliefs when presented with new information.

• The tendency to ignore all information, whether true or false.

What is naive realism?

• The tendency to agree with all information presented.

• The belief that our views are correct and others are wrong.

• The belief that all news is fake.

• The ability to easily distinguish facts from opinions.

How does the illusory truth effect influence our perception of information?

• It makes us more likely to believe information from unfamiliar sources.

• It makes us more skeptical of repeated information.

• It leads us to believe information is true if we hear it repeatedly.

• It causes us to forget information quickly.

What role do social media companies play in the spread of fake news?

• They only promote verified information.

• They promote content that generates the most traffic, regardless of its truth.

• They block all fake news.

• They ensure all news is fact-checked before sharing.

What is one method suggested to resist the influence of false news?

• Avoid all news sources.

• Tag headlines with warnings if they are dubious.

• Only read news from social media.

• Share all news stories to increase awareness.

Why is it important to critically evaluate news sources?

• To avoid reading any news at all.

• To understand potential biases and research methods.

• To confirm that the news aligns with personal beliefs.

• To ensure all news is entertaining.