Recognizing and combating disinformation

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Disinformation and fake news pose a serious threat to our society and democracy. They can influence opinions, disrupt political processes and undermine trust in the media. However, it is crucial to understand that we all have a role to play in tackling this problem.

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Hatice Kahraman: Promoting critical thinking and media literacy through education
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In this interview, Hatice Kahraman - Editorial Director Youth Editorial Salon5 at CORRECTIV - explains how we can use education, critical thinking and media literacy to help recognize and combat disinformation and encourage young people to actively question what they read and see online.

We will also discuss which long-term strategies should be implemented to better arm young people against disinformation and strengthen the resilience of society as a whole.

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