These days it can be challenging to separate facts for fiction, or detect fake news/info. Thus, it can be helpful to practice some mental hygiene on a regular basis. This can be done through a basic test, equivalent to washing our hands.
- What is the source? Is it a reliable media organization? Is it backed up by other reliable sources?
- How likely is the fact? The less likely, the greater the burden of evidence.
- Is there any sources out there suggesting it is fake? Rather than looking for evidence to support our beliefs, we should strive to search for evidence against our beliefs.
- Can we emotionally accept that our belief might be wrong?
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