Understanding Media in the Digital Age © Debasish Deb / Goethe-Institut Digital Criticality Navigating the Seas of Information The media we consume floods us with data, opinions, fact, and fiction. It’s becoming increasingly important to read and think critically. Here’s what you need to do before hitting that share button, and why. © Debasish Deb / Goethe-Institut Media Vocabulary The Vocabulary of Disinformation & Misinformation In a world inundated with information and misinformation, media literacy is a shield against chaos. This article is a step towards creating a solid foundation for navigating the information landscape. © MicroStockHub, Canva Understanding Fake News Understanding the Fake News Phenomenon Fake news. The big problem that the media has been harping on for quite some time now is constantly downgrading the quality of news itself. But what exactly is fake news and why is it being created? © AndreyPopov from Getty Images Confirmation Bias Are Numbers feeding our Confirmation Bias? Statistics are not as simple as they seem, and yet are used callously across the internet to create ‘alternative facts.’ How can you read statistical headlines better? The first step is accepting their complexity. © Somyadip Sinha / Goethe-Institut Critical Thinking Critical Thinking In The Digital Age The digital revolution has brought immense benefits, but has also raised profound questions about the role of media in shaping our perceptions, opinions, and understanding of the world. Critical thinking is imperative to navigate this complex network. © onurdongel, Getty Images Understanding Fake News Artistic Self-Awareness – How to Engage with Generative AI Ethically Is the relationship between artists and AI complicated because we are yet to understand it? Who makes the rules for AI generated art? © Somyadip Sinha / Goethe-Institut Confirmation Bias Bursting the Bubble of Confirmation Bias The digital world influences us in more ways than we can imagine, with much of what we read online being targeted to us. That’s why it's important for us to ensure that our opinions are still our own. © francescoch, Getty Images Free Speech Social Media’s Paradox of Free Speech Technology has made it easier than ever to flood our social media with fake content. This is worrying considering how many get their news on their daily scroll. What can we do about it? © aukidphumsirichat, Canva Science in Media Why We Believe in Fake Science: Evaluating Scientific Claims Many of the 'scientific' claims we read on the internet are misinformation in disguise. Can you tell the difference? Here's a quick guide on how to separate scientific fact from fiction.