Misinformation, or lack of clear information, is a growing problem with the rise of social media usage over the past few years. As social media is very loosely censored, many posts that are not completely accurate fall into the hands of users, most of whom do not fact check with credible sources. I had noticed…
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Willful Ignorance in the Age of Information: The General Musharraf Case
“Knowledge is not wisdom, but it is a prerequisite for wisdom – and that’s one thing the digital revolution hasn’t changed,” wrote William Poundstone, author of “Head in the Cloud: The Power of Knowledge in the Age of Google.” In other words, Google searches will give you answers to your questions, but not the wisdom…
How Did the Notre Dame Fire Become Hate Fodder for the Alt-Right?
As most are aware by now, Notre Dame erupted in flames on Monday, April 15th, 2019. Originally built in 1163 and finished in 1343, there are no official deaths that have been reported. Compromised parts of the stunning cathedral was demolished and the French President, Emmanuel Macron, has promised to rebuild the cathedral. The fire…