Wikipedia
Your Brain and New Info
Filter Bubbles
Fake News
100
Who can edit Wikipedia?
Anyone
100
What is a core belief?
Something you believe strongly, beliefs you form when you are younger
100
What is a filter bubble?
Algorithms online that give you information that you want
100
What is fake news?
False news stories made to look real
200
Name two reasons Wikipedia could be a useful source of information.
Lots of information, generally accurate, free, anyone can edit, updated quickly
200

How does your brain feel when it is presented with challenging information?

Like it is being physically attacked.

200
What is "information vegetables" and "information junk food"?
Vegetables - information you need, what is good for your brain


Junk Food - information you want, not necessarily good for your brain

200
What is the difference between fake news and satire?
Satire is not supposed to be believed
300
Name one reason Wikipedia may not be reliable.
Can contain false information, not necessarily updated by experts
300

What is confirmation bias?

Tendency to believe facts that go along with what you already believe.

300
What are some websites that can help create a filter bubble?
Many answers
300
Why can fake news be dangerous?
Make people believe things that aren't true; affect the way people act, think, vote; cause conflict
400
All information that is put on Wikipedia must be verified. What does that mean?
Must be confirmed by a reliable source, cited on the Wikipedia page.
400

Why do people tend to believe facts that go along with what they already believe?

Brain doesn't want to challenge its beliefs; safer to believe what your group/tribe believes

400
Why might a filter bubble be dangerous?
Not getting what you need prevents you from learning new things and growing and being aware of what is going on in the world.
400
Where does fake news come from?
For profit websites, foreign governments, political operatives, trolls
500
Name one reason a person would NOT be allowed to edit a Wikipedia page?
Blocked or Cannot edit page about yourself
500

What is the backfire effect?

When presented with information that goes against their beliefs, people's beliefs get even stronger.

500
What can you do to expand your filter bubble?
Try new things, go beyond what the internet recommends for you, MORE INFORMATION VEGETABLES!
500
What are some ways you can identify fake news?
check images, check sources, check URL, look for grammar mistakes, factcheck story
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