Critical Thinking in the Age of Misinformation
How to evaluate sources, spot manipulation, think clearly. Universally useful, timely, feels important.
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Map information flow from source to screen
Understand algorithmic filtering
Recognize speed vs accuracy trade-offs
Recognize confirmation bias in action
Identify emotional vs logical reasoning
Spot social proof manipulation
From Gatekeepers to Algorithms
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Course Curriculum
The Information Game
Your Cognitive Blind Spots
The 60-Second Source Check
Red Flags and Green Lights
Logical Fallacies
Emotional Manipulation
Verification Techniques
Living with Uncertainty
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