An interesting show that I like to watch is Myth Busters. The show takes several premises (legends?) and by scientific method proves or disproves them. Great entertainment and usually good use of science.
Unfortunately on the Internet, there are lots of Hoaxes. People can say anything and send you an email or Facebook message that has no factual basis. How can you tell if a message is truth, lie or worse - a virus!
There are several sites on the Internet that are there just to help you determine exactly that. We like SNOPES, ABOUT and Truth or Fiction. We also will just type an Internet claim into google and see what comes up (on our MAC of course!).
About once a month some friend will forward to me some fantastical message meant to scare or upset people. Items like "Facebook to charge fees", "Cell Phones explode when ....", "And every lie you can think of about our President. This isn't meant to be about politics, I'm just saying that there are hoaxes being put out and you should check them out before worrying about them and/or passing them on to your friends.
If it sounds outrageous, it is; If it sounds too good to be true, then it is. If it makes you angry then someone may be pulling your chain. Forewarned is Forearmed.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment