They’ve grown up online. So why are our kids not better at detecting misinformation?::Recent studies have shown teens are more susceptible than adults. It’s a problem researchers, teachers and parents are only beginning to understand.
They’ve grown up online. So why are our kids not better at detecting misinformation?::Recent studies have shown teens are more susceptible than adults. It’s a problem researchers, teachers and parents are only beginning to understand.
The problem isn’t the outrageous claims, the problem is subtle nudges one way or the other. Enough subtle undetected nudges and the pendulum can swing a great deal. The outrageous claims are planted so you get distracted and fool yourself into thinking you’re such an awesome bullshit detective and you don’t notice the subtle nudges.