How To Spot Fake News

[@jared63501]

I really appreciate videos like this because too many times someone will see something in the "News" and take it as gospel. I run into this issue constantly here in WeHo where locals will hear someone say something and not check to make sure it factual and then start ranting and raving about it when they are completely wrong, but the worst part is they start whipping other into a frenzy and creating an atmosphere of misinformation that is completely unnecessary. Thank for showing how important it is to know you just take the time and do a little research.

[@indibindylou]

I keep coming back to this video. It would be amazing if everyone followed these tips! I love to share this video because of how concisely you present all this info. While I knew a lot of this already myself, I found the different types of biases really interesting, as I'd never heard of those! Keep up the good work, RJ.

[@tallactordude]

An excellent summation of some very valuable techniques for separating fact from fiction. These things are often easier to spot in someone who disagrees with you than someone who agrees with you, and that makes them all the more important to remember.

[@WattsTheSafeword]

Always get them receipts! 💅🏻

[@TheNotAdam]

Hell yes henny I'm like an accountant with all the receipts I keep!

[@РинатХамиров]

cnn is fake news

[@Erlkonigkid23]

CONSTANT VIGILANCE!!!-Barty Crouch as Professor Moody

[@TheNotAdam]

This is true, although that's not the person I was quoting lol

[@Erlkonigkid23]

TheNotAdam I know, but I figured that quote worked well in your context. :)

[@Super_Mario128]

been avoiding the mainstream media most of my adult life because of how mean spirited it tends to be.

[@OLDS98]

RJ: This has become an issue. Your did a great job discussing this as well.

[@MidnightEkaki]

This is so important. It doesn't matter what side you're on, biased news & arguments are never good. The true facts should be enough for you to form an opinion.

[@TheNotAdam]

This SHOULD be a simple concept, and yet.... Lol

[@entomologay]

Fantastic, detailed, and organized video. Kinda sucks that this tutorial is so needed in 2017 but at least RJ is here to do that dirty work!

[@TheNotAdam]

I do what I can lol

[@joeyjacob8088]

I would say the main problem with fake news is laziness while also attempting to influential or smart. I would say most people who share news stories which are in fact fake, are genuine in trying to be helpful. But by either not having enough time to research for more information on the topic, will simply post it.

[@BlakeDaniels]

thanks for making this video.

[@071407lrm]

Love the premise of the video...You're very clear and well spoken. Your diction is fantastic. The tone was a little too sarcastic and harsh for me. But great tips!

[@mcbridechelsy]

RJ nails it again. thanks man.

[@masonicartist]

after reading the comments.... it appears more than half of those commenting failed to watch the video.... biased "facts" seems to rule this commentary.... thank you to the gentleman who presented this article.... good ideas.... now if we could just get everyone to take off the blinders... and take a look around..... it's not a bad place to be.... really....

[@belizeguy]

Very well said RJ. Great work. Thanks for bringing this to people's attention.

[@starpasta]

So glad you made this! Media literacy is so important, and all the tips you gave are super helpful. :)

[@TheNotAdam]

If only it was taught like actual literacy :///

[@starpasta]

I KNOW, RIGHT?! Boggles my mind.

[@alextcherdak5896]

oh lord this video is so needed right now

[@julianbigelow2794]

"A lie can travel half way around the world faster than the truth can put on its shoes."- Mark Twain.

[@kathicip]

I spend too much time on Snopes.com and checking "facts" I read. lol. Great video, RJ

[@TheNotAdam]

Thanks! :)))

[@2dead2smile]

reverse image search is also great for finding art theft

[@turtleking7772]

Hey off topic but where did you get your t shirt?

[@TheNotAdam]

At LACMA in the gift shop, actually. Saw it and I HAD to have it lol

[@turtleking7772]

TheNotAdam OH DID YOU GET (why am I yelling) that mug in the po box!

[@QueenHalo]

Shoutout to the Sun and all the recent articles about Louis tomlinson, pewdiepie, etc

[@jessicaharris5393]

Im a middle school social studies student teacher and I am planning a mini unit on fake news and this is the most legit thing ever. plan on using it in my classroom!!

[@NeonHoang]

Liked before I watch : :))) This video made my day !!!!

[@AngelicMouseGirl]

Important critical thinking. Great job, RJ.

[@mello1851]

Does anyone know the ending music for this?

[@rib_rob_personal]

Shazam it

[@TheNotAdam]

It's an altered version of "Jazz By The Cove" by Sound Providers

[@DragonLightz]

Thank you, RJ, for this very educational video. I love it!

[@lenaschubert5533]

that video was just incredibly helpful. I didn't even know that false news are such a big issue... well now imma be looking out!

[@planetgear44]

just dropping a comment to let you know we love your videos.

[@carmenp.c.r.4183]

miss you bae and also shep689 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@oliviaburke2294]

I've seen that USA crime statistics image so many times! Especially on Facebook after any police brutality story is on the news a lot. Fake news is a real problem so being able to tell the difference between real and fake is so important.

[@YananoBere]

Excellent video RJ

[@bettyewooden1140]

Thanks jr, very informative

[@CarmelWox11]

Really informative ^.^ Thanks 💖

[@tazdeville55]

So true, tell them RJ!

[@TheNotAdam]

I try lol

[@IAmCreatureMedia]

I couldnt keep my eye away from the missing 'S' in success

[@YouWillSeeMeAtTheEnd]

Thank you for posting this.

[@nesa79797]

I agree with you very much and appreciate that you made this video. It's so important to criticise the one who spread Fake News

[@cim1158]

While a little long-in-the-tooth, I ended up liking this vid of yours. Soooo NICE JOB.

[@fzrm561]

RJ one of those outlets needs to hire you

[@TheNotAdam]

They know where to find me!

[@fzrm561]

May the search be fruitful :)

[@kjustsaying]

Straight savage! I love it.

[@laurieather]

Excellent information!

[@anastasiamilthers5926]

Thanks RJ

[@sooth15]

The problem these days is that 80-90% of people don't even read the articles. They only read the titles or skim the content quickly and then they share them around.

[@kttyk926]

You misspelled success ~6:50. :)

[@TheNotAdam]

So I noticed *facepalm*

[@ristin59]

Great info!

[@annmariepotter4860]

Fun to watch and informative. But success has two ssssss's.

[@tweetthang96]

All the receipts

[@tammyg.pectold2511]

I love this🖤

[@xAngelOfPain]

It amazes me how easy it is to trick people into believing almost anything through social media. I'm glad you made this video but sad it's not getting even near the amount of views it deserves. I love how well you explain everything :)

[@feitocomfruta]

Ah yes, bias towards succes. The bias towards things that are successful, like say, spelling "success" correctly? 😜

[@rib_rob_personal]

Sooo... basic research. What most people should be doing in the first place, and learn in high school.

[@TheNotAdam]

You'd be surprised at just how rare this info is in schools...

[@rib_rob_personal]

TheNotAdam It was rigorously ground into us in my high school (graduated 2015, so kind of recent). I suspect people either don't care enough or my school is an outlier. Honestly it's kind of hard to imagine research skills not being brought up at least once in public schooling. I myself fall short and don't fact check from time to time. So maybe it's laziness. Who knows, I'm just speculating. :-P

[@DorEnErnil]

I could only watch part of this, then I got too infuriated at the state of this country, the media, and President Tyrannocheetus (that's Latin for Tyrant Cheeto btw). The greatest nations and empires this world has seen were not destroyed from without, but from within. America will go down that same road if we aren't careful.

[@TheNotAdam]

Don't worry this video isn't about him ;)

[@emmastevens3161]

I love how much passion you have for civil rights and justice. You do a great job explaining things fairly and easily!

[@TheNotAdam]

Thanks! I try :)))

[@graczpolska2400]

live video.

[@L013-r9y]

How to spot fake news: Put it through the vetting system you'd be forced to use in high school. If it can pass the annoying regulations you put up with in school, chances are it's fine.....the horrors of MLA citations.....

[@TheNotAdam]

You'd be surprised how no everyone learns these research methods... :/

[@nerdykeith]

Everything I disagree with is fake news. If you disagree with me you are just just awful and terrible people. jk Great video RJ.

[@frostfang1]

Nerdy Keith I am fake news.

[@nerdykeith]

Poi Lethe My friend you are the definition of fake news. jk

[@melissamitchell4927]

cnn

[@beirlicious146]

it's not fake news it's alternative facts

[@TheNotAdam]

There's no such thing, sweetie

[@richardherzog5405]

+TheNotAdam Yes sweetie CNN and most liberal news is all lies and fake news. #FACT

[@randomboy3m98]

"How To Spot Fake News" Look at your channel. Done.

[@ensignmjs7058]

That's entertainment.