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Spotting Fake News Before You Share It

A practical guide to verifying stories before spreading them

Every share is a vote of confidence — are you sure this story deserves yours?

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Start here: make a prediction before reading

Fake news spreads because it triggers emotion before reason. Recognizing this pattern is the first defence.

Before sharing anything, ask: who wrote this, and why now?

In an age of viral content, each share carries social responsibility. Developing this habit protects your credibility and others' reality.

Surface → Deeper21s until next level

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Which of these best captures what you just read?

How did that land?

It's okay to be wrong. The thinking process is what matters.

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What is the primary reason fake news spreads rapidly?

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