What happens when distributors of information don’t care whether they peddle truth or trash? Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta, speaks during an appearance at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver 29 July 2024. Photo of Zuckerberg by...
It is difficult to turn away from our devices and even harder to turn them off. But if you can, your brain will thank you. Illustration by News Decoder After hours of mindlessly scrolling on Instagram Reels and clicking through Snapchats, I noticed a feeling of...
Relentlessly bad news makes people anxious and depressed. But there is good news to tell, if you make an effort to find it. Real examples of good news headlines on an imagined Google news feed. (llustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share...
Let’s empower young people through the power of dialogue. A collage shows students and News Decoder staff interacting in different projects. (Illustration by News Decoder) Today News Decoder kicks off our December end-of-year giving campaign, Bridging Divides:...
Conspiracy theories are fun to argue about but they are dangerous ideas to spread. Here’s some ideas to help you avoid doing that. Two teens discuss conspiracy theories. (Illustration by News Decoder) In News Decoder’s Top Tips, we share advice for young...