High Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Helps Spot ‘Fake News’
Razi Berry People with high levels of emotional intelligence are less likely to be susceptible to ‘fake news’, according to research at the University of Strathclyde. The study invited participants to read a series of news items on social media and to ascertain whether they were real or fictitious, briefly describing the reasons for their […]
Digital Game Helps People Learn to Recognize Misinformation and “Fake News”
Razi Berry A short online game in which players are recruited as a “Chief Disinformation Officer,” using tactics such as trolling to sabotage elections in a peaceful town, has been shown to reduce susceptibility to political misinformation in its users. The free-to-play Harmony Square is released to the public today, along with a study on […]