living in a post-truth world
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Living in a Post-Truth World
And what to do about it
Nicole KraftAssistant Professor (clinical)
School of Communication The Ohio State University
@nicole_kraft
#OSUtruth
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• Does this photograph provide proof that the kind of nuclear disaster caused these aberrations in nature?'
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from NPR
Let’s try a Finder’s Guide to Facts
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Step 1Think about it
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Step 2How outrageous is it?
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Step 3Does the headline match the story?
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Step 4Are quotes in context?
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Step 5Is the story set in the future?
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Step 6Does the story attack a
generic enemy?
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Step 7Trust but verify
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Step 8
Be critical of where news originates.
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What to Do Next?
Broaden your palate * Some falsehoods are sincere * If a news source consistently passes the tests in this guide, support it.