Parent Guide > How search engines spread misinformation
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This week in class, we’re reading "How search engines spread misinformation" by Chirag Shah.
In "How Search Engines Spread Misinformation," Dr. Chirag Shah explains how sensationalism and profit can combine to increase the spread of misinformation on search engines.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Education & Knowledge, Social Pressure, and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we understand the world around us?", "What are the effects of following the crowd?", and "What are the costs and benefits of technology?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "How search engines spread misinformation" about?
- What did you learn about Education & Knowledge?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
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