Fake News Intro

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What is Fake News?

On the left, Obama's Inauguration in 2009 and on the right, Trump's inauguration in 2017.

Why is the term Fake News used?

Trump is 2017 was not very happy with the moderate turnout at his inauguration. He claimed it was the busiest inauguration ever. The photo that was taken was edited by the photographer at Trump's request to make it look busier. When it came out in the media that the photo had been edited, Trump called it fake news.

So Fake News is used to spread misleading information and influence public opinion.
What can you recognize Fake News from?

Which article is Fake News?

1. Article 1: AD
2. Article 2: De Speld

Why did you think the article is Fake News?

Do you find Donald Trump a reliable source?

Yes

No

Fake news is everywhere

influencers sometimes get money for spreading fake messages. People who follow them are more likely to believe an influencer.

In Facebook groups, fake messages are often spread. People reinforce each other's belief of disinformation and start believing in conspiracy theories.

Have you ever been tricked by a fake message?

A person who clicks and shares many fake messages will more easily see even more fake messages. How does this happen?

1. cookies
2. algoritmes
3. google
4. social media

Alle antwoorden zijn goed. Omdat nepberichten verspreid worden op internet via google en social media. Cookies en algoritmes zorgen ervoor dat iemand nog meer nepberichten voorgeschoteld krijgt.

Fable Trap

Because fake messages are spread on the Internet through google and social media. Cookies and algorithms cause a person to be presented with even more fake messages. A person becomes so influenced by the disinformation that it becomes difficult to get out. This creates conspiracy theories.

Do you think that Fake News is dangerous?

Do you think the government needs to do something about Fake news?

1. Yes
2. No

What is a conspiracy theory?

What are good ingredients for Fake News?

Assignment: find a fake news article, social media post, video etc.

Explain how you know that it's fake news.

What have you learnt?

- You now know what Fake News is all about.

- You know how to deal with Fake News.

- You know how Fake News is applied.

- You know what the Fable Trap is.

- You know what algorithms do.

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