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How false news can spread - Noah Tavlin

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In previous decades, most news with global reach came from several major newspapers and networks with the resources to gather information directly. The speed with which information spreads now, however, has created the ideal conditions for something called circular reporting. Noah Tavlin sheds light on this phenomenon.

What are some ways you can avoid falling for false information, and avoid contributing to the cycle of circular reporting?

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  • Educator Noah Tavlin
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