Part I: The history of fake news -- Section 1 - Fake news has been around a lot longer than you think -- The impact of fake news ; The beginning of fake news ; Fake news and the fall of the French monarchy ; Fake news and America's founders ; Fake news takes on science -- Section 2 - Yellow journalism, propaganda, and disinformation, oh my! -- Yellow journalism ; Fake news at war ; When racist conspiracies become fake news ; Smoking is good for you and other fake news about your health ; The fake news intelligence battles -- Section 3 - Drowning in fake news. Going digital ; Fake news goes viral ; Fake news takes over elections -- Part II: How we fight back. Facts vs. opinions ; I'm biased, you're biased, we're all biased ; Understanding bias in the news medi media ; How to spot fake news articles ; 73 percent of people say they don't understand polling, and other fake stats ; Your eyes are lying: spotting fake photos and videos ; Memes aren't news & other social-media tips ; Managing the chaos of the breaking-news cycle ; Conclusion.
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