Debunking Fake News: An Exercise in Critical Thinking in the Digital Age

Fake news has become one of the biggest challenges of the digital age. But how can we detect misinformation? This post presents practical examples of how to apply critical thinking to identify fake news, as well as the importance of media literacy in curbing its spread.

Key points:

• Tools to identify fake news.

• How to verify sources and references.

• The role of the media in creating narratives.

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