Being true Quote by Ken Jennings
“If it's on the Internet, then it's gotta be true.”
About This Quote
Source Television: Jeopardy! interview, 2015
Internet information is not always reliable; popularity does not guarantee truth
In simple terms: Just because something is online doesn’t make it correct
Question sources before accepting them as fact
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- research
- social media
- news consumption
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to verify online claims?
- How does confirmation bias affect what you believe?
Ease of sharing can spread misinformation quickly