Christiane Amanpour: How to seek truth in the era of fake news

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October 6, 2017 Today's TED Talk How to seek truth in the era of fake news 17:58 minutes · TEDGlobal>NYC Known worldwide for her courage and clarity, Christiane Amanpour has spent the past three decades interviewing business, cultural and political leaders who have shaped history. In conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Amanpour discusses fake news, objectivity in journalism, the leadership vacuum in global politics and more, sharing her wisdom along the way. "Be careful where you get information from," she says. "Unless we are all engaged as global citizens who appreciate the truth, who understand science, empirical evidence and facts, then we are going to be wandering around -- to a potential catastrophe." Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How to pop our filter bubbles Insights and advice to escaping the echo chambers of social media, newsfeeds, and everyday conversation so that we may get a better, less rose-tinted grasp of the world and people around us. Watch » 9 talks · Total run time 1:42:27 NEW ON TED RADIO HOUR "Citizen Science" We often think that scientific research is reserved for PhDs and other experts. But now that's changing. This hour, TED speakers Joi Ito, Sharon Terry, Tabetha Boyajian and Mary Ellen Hannibal share how ordinary citizens are helping make groundbreaking discoveries. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, the TED Android App or wherever you get your podcasts.  Listen now »   Download the TED app

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