Sorting Fact From Fiction in the Misinformation Age
We are three Santa Barbara-based journalists who offer free trainings to empower curious citizens of all ages to use critical thinking and journalistic fact-checking tools.
Photo by Monie Photography
With half of US adults getting their news from social media and YouTube, it’s tough to know what to believe anymore — but it doesn’t have to be!
Moment of Truth empowers curious citizens of all ages to use critical thinking and journalistic fact-checking tools at a time when elections, AI and social media make it especially tricky to know what’s real.
Learn how to:
- spot doctored images
- check sources
- resist falling for “ragebait”
…and avoid being called out by your friends online for posting fake news. (Don’t be that guy!)
Our presentation can be tailored for:
- Schools
- Professional organizations
- Clubs
- Teens
- Adults
- Retirees
“This constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore.
With such a people, you can do whatever you want.”
– Hannah Arendt (1906-1975)
German historian and philosopher
Moment of Truth is fiscally sponsored by the Santa Barbara Foundation with funding provided by the AWC Advancement Fund.
