Social media, messenger apps, blogs, and news websites have opened the door to instant information, but they have also given rise to convincing fake news, which spreads as fast, or even faster than facts. Can we trust mainstream news media, which are beholden not only to governments but also to powerful lobby groups and advertisers? How can we distinguish fact from fantasy? Come along on Thursday, July 24 to discuss this issue and hopefully pick up some useful tips.
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