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| Brian Ross of ABC news |
Pundits, politicians, and professors are all wringing
their hands over the proliferation of fake news. They’re all very concerned
about the masses who now believe fake news. One thing that most fail to
acknowledge is that many people prefer fake news over real news. Many viewers,
readers, and listeners simply prefer news that confirms the things they believe
in. It makes life easier. They like fake news and they’re not going to stop
consuming it or sharing it simply because someone says it’s bad.
