Considering yesterday about opinions, and more so on disinformation tactics, I like to think of a method using three key practices:
- Source evaluation: Check original sources, verify claims through multiple reputable outlets, and consider who benefits from spreading the information.
- Extra scrutiny for high-risk content: Be especially careful with breaking news, stories that perfectly match your beliefs, anonymous sources, social media claims, and emotionally manipulative content.
- Good habits: Wait for verification before sharing, read beyond headlines, check fact-checkers, question if claims make logical sense, and stay mindful of your own biases.
While I certainly don’t have all the answers, I’m pretty damn certain that no one else has all the answers either…
Michael's Musings 