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Monday, June 30, 2014

Hoaxes on the Internet- WNYC


Just Because It's on the Internet Doesn't Mean It’s True

Monday, June 30, 2014

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Digital information spreads rapidly, reaches all corners of society, and is basically impossible to control—even when that information is false. Charles Seife look into the Internet information jungle and explains how to identify and avoid the trickery and fakery that’s so prevalent online. His book Virtual Unreality: Just Because the Internet Told You, How Do You Know It’s True? takes on breaking news coverage, online dating, Wikipedia, and more.

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Charles Seife


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