Is fake news a new phenomenon? What makes it "fake"? Why would anyone want to disseminate false information? These and other questions are answered in this timely, thorough examination.
Content Note
Fake news: it's real and it matters -- How real news works -- The many faces of fake news -- Real fakes -- Who believes fake news, and why? -- How harmful is fake news? -- Fake news and free speech -- How to tell fake news from real news -- You can help fight fake news.