The darker side of media

Jay Smooth with Crash Course: Media Literacy provides insight and context on the dark side of media: propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation.

Jay touches on these subjects which are often misconceived by news consumers. Jay puts each of these "media boogymen" in context of history, social media, and politics, giving examples of each while providing clear definitions.

This episode of Crash Course: Media Literacy provides especially important information given the current political environment. Click to watch The Darker Side of Media, here.

There are defining differences in propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation, and Jay clears that up in this video. This video, along with Crash Course: Media Literacy, is extremely resourceful and helpful for everyone, as we all actively and passively consume information on a variety of platforms.

Check out the other Media Literacy videos, here.

Once you know the basics surrounding media content, check out the Crash Course Navigating Digital Media, here. This playlist is similar -- just as important and helpful -- focusing on how, as individuals, we should navigate news.

Keep in mind, the best way to consume news is directly from the source: watch the words, the actions, the responses, and the evidence. Don't let news sources, social media, and talkative people drown you with information. You have a right to your opinion, but base your opinion off primary, fact-checked sources.