What’s the biggest problem concerning critical thinking in the post-truth era?

Post-Truth Links for Discussion 1
Skim “Post-Truth” was Oxford Dictionaries’ 2016 Word of the Year Links to an external site.
Read: Post-Truth Politics and why the answer isn’t simply ‘fact checking’ and truth (The Conversation) Links to an external site.
Read: This article won’t change your mind: the facts on why facts can’t change false beliefs (The Atlantic) Links to an external site. PDF Version Download PDF Version
Watch: The history of fake news and post-truth politics (12 mins) Links to an external site. After offering a history/genealogy of fake news, the author says (1) post-modernism and (2) the Internet are the 2 main causes for the post-truth era. This is just one interpretation among many. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCNkgj-FlE8&feature=youtu.be)
(From Lecture 1b) Watch: “Post-Truth” news with Mike Cernovich (Vice on HBO) (4 mins) Links to an external site. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7bkyWV_PU8)

NO SOURCE FROM OUTSIDE!

QUESTIONS:
1. Does ChatGPT pose a serious threat to our education system?
2. What’s the biggest problem concerning critical thinking in the post-truth era? What is the source of this problem?
Don’t forget to write your word count at the end!

This is not a research project, so outside sources are not allowed. Use of outside sources may result in a loss of points or a “0” grade.
The goal is to demonstrate an understanding of the assigned reading by applying course concepts to real world issues. However, perhaps you could cite a small example from an outside source, but it should not be at the expense of addressing the prompt and demonstrating your understanding of the assigned reading. Check with me if you are ever unsure.

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