News verifier
News Verifier!
News Verifier is a popular YouTube channel and website that aims to fact-check and debunk false or misleading news stories, urban legends, and conspiracy theories. The channel was created by fact-checking journalist and media critic, Michael Shermer, and is hosted by Lee Dugatkin, a biologist and science writer.
The channel's mission is to "verify the news" by examining claims and rumors, and separating fact from fiction. They use a rigorous fact-checking process, involving research, analysis, and expert input, to determine the accuracy of the information.
Some of the topics they cover include:
- Conspiracy theories: They investigate claims about government cover-ups, secret societies, and other conspiracy theories.
- Urban legends: They examine stories about mysterious creatures, curses, and other urban legends.
- Fake news: They debunk false or misleading news stories, including those spread through social media.
- Science and technology: They fact-check claims about scientific discoveries, medical breakthroughs, and emerging technologies.
- History: They verify or debunk claims about historical events, figures, and artifacts.
The channel has gained a large following and has been praised for its thorough and balanced approach to fact-checking. They also offer a range of resources, including a newsletter, podcast, and online courses, to help people develop critical thinking skills and become better informed consumers of news.
If you're interested in learning more about fact-checking and critical thinking, I highly recommend checking out News Verifier!