29 NOVEMBER IS WORLD INFORMATION DAY HE WHO OWNS THE INFORMATION, OWNS THE WORLD!

29 NOVEMBER IS WORLD INFORMATION DAY

HE WHO OWNS THE INFORMATION, OWNS THE WORLD!

In the reality of the modern world, anyone can become a source of news under certain circumstances. We live in an age where the main product is information. But this also has a negative side: truth and falsehood coexist in the same territory.

This is especially noticeable now, during a full-scale Russian military invasion, when the enemy is actively using disinformation for propaganda purposes, with the aim of sowing chaos and discord in Ukraine.

How can misinformation affect the user?

• It creates a panicky mood when the main message is "everything is gone".
• It makes you question the truth when they say "There is no evidence!"
• Influences your emotions to distract you from the main point: "This is too scary not to believe!

Don't be fooled! Here are 5 basic techniques you can rely on to separate the truth from the fakes:

1. Ask: Who is the author of the message?

• Is it an official source, a journalist, or someone from Telegram without a signature?
• If it's an "insider" or an "acquaintance of a friend" - be careful.

1. Look for confirmation and evidence.

• Does the information also appear in other independent sources?
• If the news is important, several authoritative publications will write about it at the same time.

1. Check the pictures and videos.

• Pictures are easy to fake. Use Google Images or TinEye to find the source.

1. Check the dates.

• Old news can often be presented as "breaking news". Look at the time of publication.

1. Ask yourself: why am I being shown this?

• If the news only causes fear, hatred, outrage, or other negative emotions, it may be manipulation.

What to do if you have doubts about the authenticity of the information?

• Use official sources: government portals, official pages of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on social networks, and verified news sites.
• Don't share information that you cannot verify.
  
  Information is your weapon. But only if it is real. Let's make the world around us fairer, stronger, and kinder. Likes, reposts, and a bit of critical thinking - and you are already in a position to influence the situation. Together we will defeat not only the enemy but also their information attacks!