TED: How to separate fact and fiction online | Markham Nolan

The video discusses the transformation in the media industry, focusing on the shift from traditional news dissemination to real-time audience interaction. It highlights the role of social media in spreading information quickly and the challenges journalists face in verifying the authenticity of content. The video also explores investigative techniques used to verify sources and emphasizes the importance of human judgment in truth-seeking.

What significant change has occurred in the media industry regarding information gathering?

• The power is equally distributed between news organizations and the audience.

• There is no change in the power dynamics.

• The power has shifted from news organizations to the audience.

• The power has shifted from the audience to news organizations.

How quickly did news of the Costa Rica earthquake spread globally?

• Within 120 seconds

• Within 90 seconds

• Within 30 seconds

• Within 60 seconds

What is one of the main challenges journalists face with the vast amount of online data?

• Creating more data

• Ignoring audience feedback

• Sifting through and finding credible information

• Finding the fastest way to report news

During Hurricane Sandy, what was a major issue journalists had to deal with?

• Too many reporters on the ground

• Fake and misleading images

• Excessive real-time updates

• Lack of information

What role has Twitter taken on for journalists?

• A platform for personal updates

• A de facto real-time news wire

• A place to share opinions

• A tool for entertainment

How can journalists identify credible sources on Twitter during events like the Egyptian revolution?

• By relying on official news outlets only

• By ignoring Twitter altogether

• By using Twitter lists and visualizing retweet patterns

• By following random accounts

What was the main tool used to verify the authenticity of the video in the example provided?

• Third-party verification services

• Free Internet tools

• Paid software

• Manual inspection

What is emphasized as a crucial element in the truth-seeking process?

• Human judgment

• Algorithmic accuracy

• Speed of information

• Volume of data

What is a limitation of algorithms in the context of truth-seeking?

• They are binary and lack emotional understanding

• They are too complex

• They are too expensive

• They are too slow

What is the main challenge with the abundance of information available today?

• Difficulty in filtering and verifying credible information

• Inability to share information quickly

• Lack of access to information

• Too many sources to choose from