Articles and information about how to spot fake news and bias in media reporting.
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Spotting fake news after the Trump shooting
Half of teenagers worried about fake news
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The Simpsons conspiracy theories that AREN’T TRUE
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The history of fake news
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How does fake news spread?
Fake news and mental health
Fake news and me
Can our Confession Pod celebs spot fake and real news?
How fake news hijacks your brain
What is greenwashing? (in 60 seconds)
Why do some people call climate change ‘fake news’?
Conspiracy theories: What are they and why are they so popular?
Misinformation vs disinformation: What do these types of fake news mean and what’s the difference?
Filtered selfies and fake news
Through the Lens: Jacob and Ollie v The Grandmas
How algorithms and filter bubbles decide what we see on social media
Through the Lens with Jacob and Ollie
Fake news glossary: Top 10 words to know
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What is unconscious bias? Watch celebrities face the Confession Pod!
How to talk to your family about fake news
Fake news and BBC My World
What’s so bad about fake news?
How false information spreads
Celebs share their experiences of festive fake news
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Fake news and BBC Young Reporter
What is bias and how can it influence your decisions?
Is social media biased or balanced?
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What is confirmation bias?
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