The resurgence of the term 'fake news' has been utilized by politicians to reduce questioning from reporters. This practice affects public perception negatively. Research indicates that individuals accept fake news due to insufficient reflection on their prior knowledge. Education emerges as a vital strategy against misinformation. In Finland, educational institutions effectively teach children to identify false information, making them resilient to disinformation. The dismantling of educational structures in other countries hinders the development of critical thinking skills necessary to combat fake news and confusion in facts.
The term "fake news" has made a resurgence recently, with politicians using this retort to shut down reporters' questions regarding floods and scandals.
To combat fake news, education is key. Unlike other high-literacy countries, we live in a society in which the Department of Education is being dismantled.
Finland has an effective weapon to combat fake news: education. Policymakers around the globe have voiced the need to combat fake news.
According to a 2021 review article, people accept what is called fake news because they fail to discern truth from falsehood due to inadequate reflection.
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