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University of Texas-Austin: Brain Imaging Shows What Happens When We Question Fake News
April 28, 2022
AUSTIN, Texas, April 28 (TNSJou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:

Misinformation on social media may seem like an intractable problem, but a new study from The University of Texas at Austin shows that asking a single question can be a powerful weapon against fake news.

Simply asking, "How do I know this is true?" and attempting to answer the question based on personal knowledge activates the brain's critical thinking centers a . . .

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