Which headline is true?

"Trump Promotes A.I. Images to Falsely Suggest Taylor Swift Endorsed Him"

Which one of these is not an example of bullsh*tting?

“Honestly, I haven’t read Foucault, so I can’t say much about him.”

What’s one danger of the “anyone can be an expert” mindset?

People confuse online searching with actual expertise

Why did we design this quiz using pop culture references and entertainment?

Education through entertainment works better in a low-attention world

Which of the following has most contributed to the decline of civility in online discourse?

Anonymity and lack of accountability

What does the phrase “the media loves controversy more than the truth” mean?

Drama generates attention, clicks, and money - even at the cost of facts

How do algorithms contribute to echo chambers?

By curating content based on past user engagement

How does “infotainment” blur the line between news and entertainment?

It packages serious issues in an emotionally engaging or sensational way

Which of these did Kanye West not say?

"My whole life is about winning, I don’t lose often. I almost never lose"

Why do filter bubbles strengthen misinformation?

They show us only content that confirms what we already believe

What is “virtue-signalling” in an online context?

Publicly showing you belong to the “correct” moral/political side

Which one of these does not sound like a bullsh*t-style headline?

"Hungary bans LGBTQ+ Pride marches"

Which of these headlines is most likely to contribute to the “death of expertise”?

“Google vs. PhD: The great climate change debate heats up”

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The Post-Truth Quiz

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This fast-paced quiz challenges your ability to recognise misinformation, bullsh*t, and emotionally manipulative headlines in a post-truth world. From viral pop culture claims to misleading news about climate change, echo chambers, and AI-generated content, you'll be tested on how well you can separate fact from fiction – and how the internet messes with our sense of truth. Can you break out of the filter bubble?

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Questions 18

Answers

1
Who said it? “If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot.”
Elon Musk
Donald Trump
J.D. Vance
Kamala Harris
2
Which headline is true?
"Taylor Swift lost 17 million followers by endorsing Kamala”
"Breaking news: Taylor Swift officially banned from Super Bowl 2025"
"Trump Promotes A.I. Images to Falsely Suggest Taylor Swift Endorsed Him"
“Elon Musk takes over Taylor Swift’s X account, 7 million followers lost"
3
Which one of these is not an example of bullsh*tting?
“Nietzsche basically invented feminism when he said ‘God is dead.’"
“Inflation is caused by the moon cycle. It’s basic economics.”
“I’m fluent in Excel, especially functions like MacroFusion and DataFlux.”
“Honestly, I haven’t read Foucault, so I can’t say much about him.”
4
What’s one danger of the “anyone can be an expert” mindset?
It helps experts reach more people
It improves science communication
People confuse online searching with actual expertise
It makes society more democratic
5
This is AI-generated.
False
True
6
Why did we design this quiz using pop culture references and entertainment?
To avoid discussing complex political issues
To manipulate your emotions
Education through entertainment works better in a low-attention world
To distract people from serious topics
7
Which of the following has most contributed to the decline of civility in online discourse?
Anonymity and lack of accountability
Emoji use in arguments
Short-form content (tweets, captions, etc.)
Moderation policies
8
What does the phrase “the media loves controversy more than the truth” mean?
Drama generates attention, clicks, and money - even at the cost of facts
Audiences prefer boring stories
Media companies ignore the truth
The media always lies
9
How do algorithms contribute to echo chambers?
By promoting the most factually accurate content
By giving users the option to opt out of recommendations
By curating content based on past user engagement
By randomly selecting diverse viewpoints
10
How does “infotainment” blur the line between news and entertainment?
It removes journalistic ethics from reporting
It only includes celebrity gossip
It focuses on opinion rather than facts
It packages serious issues in an emotionally engaging or sensational way
11
This is AI-generated.
False
True
12
This is AI-generated.
True
False
13
Which of these did Kanye West not say?
"I am running for president of the United States!"
"I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 on JEWS"
"Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump Street made me like Jewish people again"
"My whole life is about winning, I don’t lose often. I almost never lose"
14
This is AI-generated.
True
False
15
Why do filter bubbles strengthen misinformation?
They improve our understanding of complex issues
They promote government censorship
They show us only content that confirms what we already believe
They give people too much information
16
What is “virtue-signalling” in an online context?
A form of fake news
A badge earned for good social media behavior
Publicly showing you belong to the “correct” moral/political side
A sign of being virtuous
17
Which one of these does not sound like a bullsh*t-style headline?
"Elon Musk Declares: Pride flags should be banned from classrooms, forever"
"Texas declares bringing a pride flag to the classroom a crime"
"Hungary bans LGBTQ+ Pride marches"
“FIFA cracks down: Pride flags banned from World Cup ‘for good’”
18
Which of these headlines is most likely to contribute to the “death of expertise”?
“Top scientists say climate change isn’t a big deal, here’s why.”
“Here’s what the data says: climate change is irreversible.”
“Scientists agree climate change is real. Here’s why.”
“Google vs. PhD: The great climate change debate heats up”

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The Post-Truth Quiz

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Questions 18

Answers

1
Who said it? “If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot.”
Elon Musk
Donald Trump
J.D. Vance
Kamala Harris
2
Which headline is true?
"Taylor Swift lost 17 million followers by endorsing Kamala”
"Breaking news: Taylor Swift officially banned from Super Bowl 2025"
"Trump Promotes A.I. Images to Falsely Suggest Taylor Swift Endorsed Him"
“Elon Musk takes over Taylor Swift’s X account, 7 million followers lost"
3
Which one of these is not an example of bullsh*tting?
“Nietzsche basically invented feminism when he said ‘God is dead.’"
“Inflation is caused by the moon cycle. It’s basic economics.”
“I’m fluent in Excel, especially functions like MacroFusion and DataFlux.”
“Honestly, I haven’t read Foucault, so I can’t say much about him.”
4
What’s one danger of the “anyone can be an expert” mindset?
It helps experts reach more people
It improves science communication
People confuse online searching with actual expertise
It makes society more democratic
5
This is AI-generated.
False
True
6
Why did we design this quiz using pop culture references and entertainment?
To avoid discussing complex political issues
To manipulate your emotions
Education through entertainment works better in a low-attention world
To distract people from serious topics
7
Which of the following has most contributed to the decline of civility in online discourse?
Anonymity and lack of accountability
Emoji use in arguments
Short-form content (tweets, captions, etc.)
Moderation policies
8
What does the phrase “the media loves controversy more than the truth” mean?
Drama generates attention, clicks, and money - even at the cost of facts
Audiences prefer boring stories
Media companies ignore the truth
The media always lies
9
How do algorithms contribute to echo chambers?
By promoting the most factually accurate content
By giving users the option to opt out of recommendations
By curating content based on past user engagement
By randomly selecting diverse viewpoints
10
How does “infotainment” blur the line between news and entertainment?
It removes journalistic ethics from reporting
It only includes celebrity gossip
It focuses on opinion rather than facts
It packages serious issues in an emotionally engaging or sensational way
11
This is AI-generated.
False
True
12
This is AI-generated.
True
False
13
Which of these did Kanye West not say?
"I am running for president of the United States!"
"I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 on JEWS"
"Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump Street made me like Jewish people again"
"My whole life is about winning, I don’t lose often. I almost never lose"
14
This is AI-generated.
True
False
15
Why do filter bubbles strengthen misinformation?
They improve our understanding of complex issues
They promote government censorship
They show us only content that confirms what we already believe
They give people too much information
16
What is “virtue-signalling” in an online context?
A form of fake news
A badge earned for good social media behavior
Publicly showing you belong to the “correct” moral/political side
A sign of being virtuous
17
Which one of these does not sound like a bullsh*t-style headline?
"Elon Musk Declares: Pride flags should be banned from classrooms, forever"
"Texas declares bringing a pride flag to the classroom a crime"
"Hungary bans LGBTQ+ Pride marches"
“FIFA cracks down: Pride flags banned from World Cup ‘for good’”
18
Which of these headlines is most likely to contribute to the “death of expertise”?
“Top scientists say climate change isn’t a big deal, here’s why.”
“Here’s what the data says: climate change is irreversible.”
“Scientists agree climate change is real. Here’s why.”
“Google vs. PhD: The great climate change debate heats up”