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07/17/2023
■Class discussion: Why didn’t anyone check the facts before repeating this story of a “deadly TikTok challenge?” Are people quick to believe and repeat stories that support their existing opinions or prejudices? Have you ever repeated a story that turned out to be false? Were you willing to admit you wrong? Are stories based on fears the ones most likely to become “viral” in the media and on the internet? Over the years, adults have blamed comic books, television and video games for corrupting youth. Is TikTok just the latest target of adults worried about the safety of “innocent” young people?
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