Here's my first contribution to the #30DayChartChallenge 2025. Horrifying statistics about misinformation! But also hot tips to cope!
Four in five of us (adults in Australia) reckon: "The spread of misinformation on social media needs to be addressed."
And that "People need to be taught how to identify misinformation."
So we're starting there! This is the SIFT method:
S: Stop. Don't read a post until you know where the info is coming from. And stop if you're overwhelmed.
I: Investigate the source. Maybe hover over their social media profile. See what Wikipedia says.
F: Find better coverage. Before sharing, check if other websites (reputable ones) say the same thing.
T: Trace claims, quotes, and media to the original context. Check the date. Try reverse image search to see where pics came from. Read full quotes, not just ragebait headlines.