Everyone knows you shouldn’t feed a troll. Whether you’re 16 or 60, spending a few seconds to follow some simple guidelines can help keep you from becoming a tool in someone else’s information war.
Experts say older adults may struggle the most with identifying fake news, and classes designed to teach these skills to seniors aren't yet common nationwide.
(The Conversation) — Over the last several months, the authors have surveyed Americans’ beliefs about dozens of high-profile political issues and discovered that many of the false stories weren’t trying to intentionally deceive readers; they came from satirical sites, and many people seemed to believe
Most folks don’t like to be accused of spreading incorrect facts (aka fake news). Personally, we want to be credible; as Christians, we