Articles tagged: skeptic

A young newspaper boy from the early 1900s standing on a street corner, holding a newspaper high in the air with one hand to attract attention. The boy is dressed in period-appropriate attire, including a flat cap, suspenders, and a newsboy's bag slung over his shoulder. The setting is a bustling urban street with cobblestones, vintage storefronts, and pedestrians walking by.

How the Internet Is Breaking Journalism

As we use the internet, we need to be more vigilant than ever to separate truth from falsehood and recognize what's important over what's popular.

Tip of the Day: Be Skeptical

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Just What Is Common Sense?

'Common sense' is frequently suggested, often missing, and rarely defined. I'll take a look at some of what I feel are the characteristics of common sense.

It Pays to Be Skeptical

If we would all be a little more skeptical, we'd be safer and the internet would be a more trustworthy place.

Stop Spreading Manure

Believing and spreading manure -- lies, falsehoods, and misleading implications -- makes you look bad and makes the internet a dumber place.

The One Thing Every Non-Technical Person Needs to Know

If there's one precaution I want everyone to embrace, it's this.

How Much Can I Trust Information on the Internet?

Information on the internet ranges from truth to fiction to intentional misinformation. It's important to develop a critical eye towards everything you read.