Look After Your Mind – Fake News

19th September 2026 | Health
Look after your mind

Increasingly we live in a world of fake news, misinformation, relative truths and downright lies. I recently read a book called ‘Post-Truth’ by Lee Mcintyre in which the following advice is given to avoid being duped –

  • Look for copyright.
  • Verify information from multiple sources.
  • Assess the credibility of the source (i.e. how long as it been around?).
  • Look for a publication date.
  • Assess the author’s expertise on the subject.
  • Ask – Does this match my prior knowledge?
  • Ask – Does this seem realistic?

Gullibility equals vulnerability. Following the simple rules above is one more way of looking after your mind.

Steve Bowkett