- Doubt: don't automatically believe everything you read
- Detect: relentlessly pursue the truth to discover the "big picture"
- Discern: think critically to find a fair balance
- Demand: uphold and protect the free flow of information
Practical Advice to Use when Protecting Yourself from Misleading Information Online
- Ask
- Always ask yourself lots of questions when you hear about news or information.
- Where is the information coming from?
- Is it a reliable source?
- Is someone else reporting the same story?
- Question everything, and take nothing for granted.
- Verify
- Search on the web or discuss with your friends and family any piece of news that comes from media sources-you may discover valuable info.
- Keep Position
- Never underestimate your opinions and do not be afraid of authority. Remember: everyone has the same level of reliability until they prove to be trustworthy.
- Investigate
- Triangulate and investigate the story. A news story is never too complex to solve.
- Focus
- Do not try to split your attention to multiple news stories. Choose one and stick with it, and then move on.
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