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.

    • tony@lemmy.hoyle.me.uk
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      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.

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        1 year ago

        You must be young. Or never went on Facebook.

        People in their 60s and 70s are the driving force behind a lot of the stupid on the internet.