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Study shows people can be nudged to think twice before sharing fake news
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Researchers found that by asking people to determine the truthfulness of headlines, their likelihood of sharing fake news decreased over the next few days. Study conducted by David Rand at MIT and Gord Pennycook at Regina University in Canada.
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A study conducted by David Rand and Gord Pennycook showed that asking individuals to pause and consider the veracity of headlines can promote a shift towards sharing truthful information over fake news.
39:22 - 44:19 (04:57)
Fake News
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A study conducted by David Rand and Gord Pennycook showed that asking individuals to pause and consider the veracity of headlines can promote a shift towards sharing truthful information over fake news.