Reflect on the ways that polarization surrounding controversial topics exacerbates the spread of 'fake news' by Malia Wernicke https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks Flat Earth - Molly and Rachel en-us 2022-01-14 16:38:47 UTC 2022-02-07 18:06:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30e.png https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033738719 Many people have incredibly strong beliefs, causing them to attempt to get other people to agree with them.  These people will say or do anything, including spreading around fake news.

]]> 2022-02-07 18:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033738719 https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033738841 because of the polarization of topics in todays media i think once someone finds something that confirms their belief system they will take it as an automatic truth because of confirmation bias that they want to be right. ]]> 2022-02-07 18:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033738841 https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033738882 It makes it so people are more likely to act and think on their biases to help justify their beliefs over those of others. When people rely more on the bias, real news suffers and becomes tainted.]]> 2022-02-07 18:04:48 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033738882 https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033739756 Polarization causes people take sides even if their side might not be scientifically backed up. Especially considering bias and how persuasive media can be, fake news is a big problem and is possible with any controversial topic.]]> 2022-02-07 18:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033739756 https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033739857 Especially in todays society social media and the internet is a place where many people can go under a false name, and basically spread tons of fake information, without having to actually admit to it.]]> 2022-02-07 18:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033739857 https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033739891 Aligning with the group in all aspects of life is one way people can show that they are part of that in-group. It plays off our desire to be part of a community, but twists it to make us believe things we would not otherwise believe.]]> 2022-02-07 18:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033739891 https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033740380 misinfo spreads faster than the truth. some people will prefer to spread misinfo online to further their agenda because its easier to do than spreading truth. 

plus, if you're vladimir putin, having the citizens of enemy countries falling for online lies strengthens your position]]> 2022-02-07 18:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033740380 https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033740402 people get carried away trying to prove their point is superior so they exaggerate their views and proof]]> 2022-02-07 18:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033740402 https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033740790 Polarization leads to people developing stronger opinions on certain issues. Since they are more reluctant to concede to the other side, fake news can be perpetuated to support the viewpoint of a large stubborn group.]]> 2022-02-07 18:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033740790 Boths sides know that the crazier a story is, the more publicity it well get, and sometimes this results in made up stories. People also do not have great methods of avoiding fake news. https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033741473 2022-02-07 18:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033741473 https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033743455 Honestly, fake news goes around faster more than the actual truth. We see that people normally want to believe more about what's not really rather than what it.]]> 2022-02-07 18:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/990372/Bookmarks/wish/2033743455