We’re in the age of fake news. It’s not the first time; in the late 1800’s Yellow Journalism ruled the news. Wikipedia says Yellow Journalism presents little or no legitimate well-researched news. Instead, it used eye-catching headlines, exaggerations, scandal-mongering or sensationalism to grab readers. Sound familiar? The term was coined during the famous newspaper …
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Let’s Fix Fake News
Fake news has become a real problem. Too many people get their news online, and trust without verifying, and they get bad information. Bad information leads to bad decisions. It’s amazingly easy to set up an online publication that looks legit. Websites can be created in minutes and the cost of publishing on the …
And Now, Fake Science Journals
Fake news became a real problem in the last year. It’s amazingly easy to set up an online publication that looks legit. Websites can be created in minutes and the cost of publishing on the Internet is so low, anyone can afford to do it. However, as big a problem as ‘fake news’ has …
The Real Western View 