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“If it's on the Internet, then it's gotta be true.” quote by Ken Jennings
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“If it's on the Internet, then it's gotta be true.”

Ken Jennings

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

Key Takeaway

Question sources before accepting them as fact

Themes

skepticism media literacy critical thinking

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

educational reflective

When to use this quote

  • research
  • social media
  • news consumption
  • education

Key Concepts

information overload digital age verification

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to verify online claims?
  • How does confirmation bias affect what you believe?
A Different Perspective

Ease of sharing can spread misinformation quickly

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