Can we navigate the era of fake news without facing catastrophe?

How to seek truth in the era of fake news | Christiane Amanpour · 17:59 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: In this conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour discusses the dangers of misinformation and the vital importance of engaging with empirical evidence and scientific facts.

Drawing on three decades of interviewing global leaders, Amanpour explores the complexities of objectivity in journalism and the current leadership vacuum in global politics. She warns that unless we act as global citizens who value truth and evidence, we risk wandering toward a potential catastrophe.

The discussion serves as a guide for discerning information sources in an age of widespread misinformation.

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