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Digital generation struggling with facts vs. misinformation

Digital generation struggling with facts vs. misinformation

FromThis Matters


Digital generation struggling with facts vs. misinformation

FromThis Matters

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Guest: Alex Boyd, staff reporter If you’re a parent, you might believe your child can teach you a thing or two about the internet. You wouldn’t be wrong but did you know teens are more susceptible to online conspiracy theories and disinformation than you? Research shows that young people are increasingly exposed to disinformation and misinformation, and struggling to separate facts from fake news. It seems like the “online generation” is also the most vulnerable to the pitfalls of the online world and experts say that has dangerous consequences. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Paulo Marques and Julia De Laurentiis Johnston.
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.