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They’ve grown up online. So why are our kids not better at detecting misinformation? (www.thestar.com)
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They’ve grown up online. So why are our kids not better at detecting misinformation?::Recent studies have shown teens are more susceptible than adults. It’s a problem researchers, teachers and parents are only beginning to understand.

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[–] Cryophilia@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mostly boomers?

[–] tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk -2 points 1 year ago

Most of the ones I've come across have been GenX or younger.

Boomers are in their 60s now, they're not really going on the internet spreading rumours.