Research on the Causes of and Responses to “Post-Truth” News
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to present three factors about how post-truth can be spread through some classical examples. Firstly, rumors during the epidemic period in China not only serves as a way for media platforms to attract the public’s attention, but they are also spread to help netizens express their emotions and alleviate stress. In addition, confirmation bias, a tendency that people normally have, also plays a role in creating post-truth. Secondly, the paper talked about two current ways of identifying post-truth news. However, after evaluation, both ways—having critical thinking and using technological tools or have their drawbacks. Furthermore, opinion leaders should be properly regulated by related personnel. To conclude, the authority and credibility of the news should be improved, and the problems of post-truth are worth keeping a watchful eye on.
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