Break the Fake: Correcting disinformation

Here are three ways to respond to false info online:

1. Ask a question

If the false info is coming from a friend or a family member, or you’re worried that your reply might help spread the false info, you can just ask a question like “Are you sure that’s true?” or “Is that source reliable?”.  

That nudges them to think more about whether what they’re sharing is true, and shows other people that you don’t agree with the bad info.

Research has found this works almost as well as correcting or debunking false information!

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Break the Fake: Critical thinking vs. disinformation

Ask yourself three questions:

1. What do I already think or believe about this?

We pay attention to things that fit with what we already think is true. That’s not always a bad thing: science, medicine and other subjects all have a consensus: what experts believe is most likely true, based on all the evidence that’s been found so far.

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Media Education Specialist (Full-Time)

The Media Education Specialist is a focused, dynamic and creative member of the MediaSmarts education program team. This individual participates in the development and delivery of MediaSmarts’ educational programs and resources including implementation and coordination of educational training programs.

Responsibilities include:  

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Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Grants

The Manager, Strategic Parnterships and Gramts  leads the implementation and direction of a comprehensive revenue development growth strategy for MediaSmarts/HabiloMedias. We are looking for a passionate and outstanding communicator and innovator to assume leadership over an already successful sponsorship program and who will ensure future growth and sustainability. This role will also lead our grant seeking processes with foundations and government agencies.

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Break the Fake: Spotting hate propaganda

What do we mean by propaganda?

  • Propaganda tries to get you to believe in an idea or to feel a certain way.
  • Propaganda convinces you by provoking your emotions instead of making a logical argument.

Not all propaganda is bad! It can inspire positive emotions like love, pride and empathy. It can persuade us to do things like putting on seatbelts or brushing our teeth.

Hate propaganda is different: it tries to make us fear and distrust another group of people.

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