I graduated with a degree in journalism and studied and practiced fact-checking, and I still get caught believing false information on TikTok from time to time. We are primed to trust the information we see on TikTok. When we’re on the app, we’re relaxed and our guard is down, so we’re not focused on critical thinking. We also assume that misinformation will be obvious when in reality, false information is so close to the truth that lines are often blurred. I am fortunate that my degree required me to thoroughly research sources and fact-check everything, but I know not everybody has the opportunity to learn or practice … Continue reading “Can You Really Trust TikTok? How to Spot Misinformation”
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