A number of countries seem to be caught up in political and social division, and fabricated news stories (aka fake news) appear to be playing an increasing role in attempting to influence thought. A survey last December indicated that 23 percent of US adults had shared a fake news story online either knowingly or unknowingly (Pew Research Center, December 15, 2016).
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