In the fourth session of @MovePH 's training series on digital media, technology, and society, I learned the different types of manipulations and learned how to spot them and protect ourselves.
We can all play a part in making the internet a safe and friendly place for everyone. Do your part and be a responsible digital citizen online.
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The internet and social media platforms connect us with our friends, family, and peers in new ways. Sometimes, people take advantage of these platforms and use them to spread negative messages about others.
4. Stand up for yourself and others. If you feel unsafe online, you should feel comfortable to remove yourself from situation and report it to someone you trust. When you see cruel or dangerous activity online, offer support to those involved and report the incident.
A change in the nexus of the information society is pivotal to making a fact viral -- and that is achievable only if the society makes the facts easily accessible to everyone.
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Fact-checkers around the world face a number of challenges in identifying misinformation, correcting it, and disseminating their findings. The advent of social media has changed the roles of fact-checkers.
While a lie spreads six times faster, it is much more likely to go viral. Fact-checked information, on the other hand, doesn't spread at the speed of light.