Category: MCO 427
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A Guide to Spotting Health Fallacies On the Internet
Today we’re embarking on a journey through the wild west that is health claims on the internet. I’ll be addressing the logical fallacies in health, fitness, and nutrition that have plagued the internet. As a Certified Personal Trainer with nearly a decade of education under my belt, I’ve heard it all – from outrageous “detox”…
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A Look at Pinterest and LinkedIn’s Attempts to Stop Misinformation
Today I’ll be comparing the policies that Pinterest and LinkedIn have in place to protect their communities from misinformation. I chose to focus on two platforms that I personally use to gain information from rather that use in a social aspect. I use Pinterest whenever I need inspiration and ideas or infographics. I use LinkedIn…
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What’s So Special About April 8, 2024?
I’m sure you’ve heard about the total solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024. This eclipse will cross through Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Since I first learned about this event sometime in March, I have heard a handful of questionable claims and beliefs about the eclipse representing something more eery. Some of the…
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Tools for Misinformation Education
Breaking Harmony Square Breaking Harmony Square is an online game about creating fake news and trolling people on social media to disrupt the Harmony Square neighborhood. When you begin, you’re hired on the Chief Disinformation Officer and it’s your job to intentionally deceive people. The goal is to divide the neighborhood using misinformation to stir…
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24 Hour Media Diet: Spotting Misinformation
This blog entry is about the media I consumed on Thursday, March 21. I’ll specifically be talking about any misinformation I saw. On days that I work, I sometimes will watch Snapchat stories while I’m getting ready but other times I won’t use any type of media until I’m off work. I had this particular…