"The reason false information does better than the true stuff is simple, say the researchers. Things spread through social networks because they are appealing, not because they are true. One way to make news appealing is to make it novel."
Via Mary Reilley Clark
Another insight to discuss with students. When reading news shared on social media, take time to consider: Can I find this from another reputable source? Am I sharing it because it evoked some emotion? Am I sharing it to be "first with the news?"Â