Author name: how2i

Now more than ever we receive information from a range of sources, whether it be from TV, online or social media. There are different types of false info; misinformation and disinformation, most commonly known as fake news.

Conspiracy theories and speculation about coronavirus have flooded social media. But who starts these rumours? And who spreads them? Specialist disinformation reporter Marianna Spring has investigated lots of misleading stories circulating online during the pandemic.

 The House Hippo video first appeared on Canadian television in May 1999, as a public service announcement, produced by Concerned Children’s Advertisers, later known as Companies Committed to Kids.

The hippos are back to remind us that in today’s digital world, critical thinking is more important than ever.

Advises on ways to to detect misinformation. Sections include: Know the source, Know the content, Know the facts, Know the date, & Know yourself.

 Media bias and polarization are destroying us. News, social media and search results have become so narrowly filtered, biased and personalized that we are becoming less informed and less tolerant of different people and ideas.

The Media Monkey video first appeared on Canadian television in 2010, produced by Concerned Children’s Advertisers, later known as Companies Committed to Kids.