Tag: Critical Thinking

Education, Embracing Change, Social Media

The Human Factor in Facebook’s Disinformation Problem

The spread of disinformation on Facebook is not just a technological issue, but also a human problem driven by confirmation bias and lack of critical thinking skills among users. By acknowledging these biases and taking personal responsibility for our online behaviors, we can work towards creating a healthier digital ecosystem that values truth, accuracy, and constructive dialogue.

Embracing Change, Social Media

The False Promise of Facebook’s Efforts to Combat Misinformation

Despite Facebook’s fact-checking efforts, the spread of misinformation persists due to the platform’s reliance on technological solutions that fail to account for human biases and behaviors. To combat fake news, users must develop critical thinking skills, including media literacy, diverse perspective-seeking, and source evaluation, to navigate today’s complex online landscape.