The (Fake) History Textbooks on Social Media | Decode S5 - Deep Dive into Misinformation

Social media posts often try to convince us that there are many chapters in our past that we are unaware of or were deliberately hidden from us. These range from fake images to quotes to events. In this episode, we do a deep dive into this type of fake news, i.e., posts that make inaccurate claims about our past.
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The internet is flooded with misinformation—but have you ever wondered why fake news exists? From miracle cures and get-rich-quick schemes to 'real' mermaids and werewolves, fake news comes in many forms. But who creates it, why do people share it and what are its consequences? In each episode of Season 5 of Decode, titled 'Deep Dive into Misinformation', we will explore one theme from within the intricate world of fake news, its far-reaching societal impacts and how you can identify and combat it.

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