Where the evidence of fake news is really hiding

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Published Jul 19, 2019

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When it comes to sniffing out whether a source is credible or not, even journalists can sometimes take the wrong approach.

- We all think that we're competent consumers of news media, but the research shows that even journalists struggle with identifying fact from fiction.

- When judging whether a piece of media is true or not, most of us focus too much on the source itself. Knowledge has a context, and it's important to look at that context when trying to validate a source.

The opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the views of the Charles Koch Foundation, which encourages the expression of diverse viewpoints within a culture of civil discourse and mutual respect.

Eli Pariser has dedicated his career to figuring out how technology can elevate important topics in the world. He is the co-founder of Upworthy and bestselling author of The Filter Bubble: What the Internet Is Hiding from You (https://amzn.to/2Z4LM4s)

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