Today, an estimated 86% of people get their news from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Between websites, social media, podcasts, and search engines, the sheer volume of digital information available is vast.
Alarmingly, about 40% of the traffic on the internet is not created by humans, and fake news stories are 70% more likely to be forwarded than real ones.Into this environment, 80% of us look for health information. Studies have found that the majority of this information is not in line with best medical advice.
Remember: The information we receive on our social media is determined by algorithms designed to show us more of what we want to see.
Misinformation is not new, but it is just as dangerous to big decisions now as it ever was.
Know the facts – own your risk – decide for yourself.
https://www.southernstar.ie/news/the-algorithms-are-not-your-friend-when-it-comes-to-health-4319905
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