September 6, 2026 · 2 min read
5 Questions to Ask Before You Share
A short checklist against spreading disinformation – it takes about a minute.
- Who wrote it? Can the author be traced?
- When was it published? Old stories often circulate as if they were new.
- Is anyone else reporting it? Big news rarely has just one source.
- How do I feel? Anger and fear are the most common fuel of disinformation.
- Who benefits if I share it? Am I helping to inform people, or just spreading an emotion?
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