Information Access

Remember: Autocrats do not outright ban speech - rather they use the government to punish contrarian speech. Those who follow their preferred messaging are praised and become a “defacto state media.”

Further Reading

• PEN America v. Trump
• The Deep Roots of Trump's War on the Press
• Enemy of the People by Marvin Kalb
• PEN America v. Trump

Spotting Fake News

How to Spot US Propaganda

• Model curiosity - Pause consumption of media and ask people around you to ask questions about what you say, learn to not watch passively.
• The Why Habit - Ask why the media was produced, presented, and created the way that it was.
• Use real life examplesDo it during the moment of consumption, why am I reaching for this item at the store vs other items.
• Fact check together - "That’s interesting but have you fact checked that?"" Empower people to look beyond the flashy headlines.
• Share thoughtful media - Point out good practices and WHY it’s good.
• Encourage “what if” scenarios - What is someone else told this story, are there other ways to see this story from a different POV.
• Follow the Money - Who is paying for this, why do they want us to believe it, and what do they benefit from spending this money?
• Make predictions - Can you assess where the message is going and if there are patterns of assumptions?
• Look for patterns - Ask why they show up and when.
• Ask what the evidence is - Approach this from a teamwork perspective to understand the broader picture.
• Emotional triggers - Ask how this media makes you feel and how that influences decisions.
• Encourage others to ask additional questions - What questions do they have after the consumption to encourage creativity and skepticism?
• Model Not Knowing - Shows openness to not knowing and learning answers together.

💡Remember: Pause before Reacting

Compromised Media

📌Remember: There are different reasons for staying on a compromised media site. Do not automatically criticize family and friends who choose to stay on these platform. But make them aware of the dangers of misinformation and how to protect themselves.

Read More

• CBS News hires Trump loyalist to review news coverage
• Meta removes Facebook ad criticizing Musk
• How Axios rebranded conservative ideology as objectivity

Historical Preservation

@unesco What can educators do to #ProtectTheFacts of the past? Find out now and join us in saying #WeRemember. #HolocaustCommemoration #HolocaustRemembranceDay ♬ original sound - UNESCO

AI and Fake News