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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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[–] hark@lemmy.world 51 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same reason why people who grew up on TV (or radio, newspapers, etc, pick your medium of choice) aren't better at detecting misinformation?

[–] Apollonius_Cone@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

You mean x-ray glasses don't work!?