The Never Ending Intellectual Theft of Truth: How the Mainstream Media Cartel Dismembers the Facts

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Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to examine how the fake news has originated. This term has been in existence for decades, since the evolution of the printing press, which also disseminated false information. The mainstream media and non-mainstream media or just individuals in general have their own biases and agendas, so misinformation, disinformation, exaggerations, and deceptions will exist. This chapter will provide individuals from any political perspective or other beliefs evidence to make their own judgements. Digital citizenship and literacy will be explored using various examples of obtaining information and use of devices. In addition, this chapter will consider how researchers should take risks to explore controversial topics such as fake news to inform an audience using research.
 
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationDeep Fakes, Fake News, and Misinformation in Online Teaching and Learning Technologies
EditorsRebecca J. Blankenship
PublisherIGI Global
Chapter3
Pages39-68
Number of pages30
ISBN (Electronic)9781799864752
ISBN (Print)9781799864745, 9781799897149
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2021

Publication series

NameDeep Fakes, Fake News, and Misinformation in Online Teaching and Learning Technologies

Keywords

  • Addiction
  • Digital Citizenship
  • Digital Literacy
  • Disinformation
  • Factual Accountability
  • Misinformation
  • Operation Mockingbird
  • Public Concern
  • Yellow Journalism

Disciplines

  • Arts and Humanities
  • Business
  • Education
  • Law
  • Life Sciences
  • Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

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