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They’ve grown up online. So why are our kids not better at detecting misinformation? (www.thestar.com)

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They’ve grown up online. So why are our kids not better at detecting misinformation?::Recent studies have shown teens are more susceptible than adults. It’s a problem researchers, teachers and parents are only beginning to understand.

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[-] SCB@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

For corporations trying to control our online lives

Prime example of buying into bullshit lol

[-] Default@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, large organisations are more interested in influencing our real lives, how we spend money, how we vote etc.

[-] Adderbox76@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

And how exactly do you think they do that....

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