Is It Fun To Be Fake?

The human imagination can construct a seemingly limitless range of outrageous, hilarious, maddening or depressing thoughts. Real life, however, is bound by the dullness of reality.

On Twitter, a lot of true things are reported. But, according to a major academic study, it's the fake stuff that is more likely to be shared and spread. NPR reports.

Questions...

•What makes a good rumor, or good gossip?

•What are some of the best (or worst) fake news stories that you have seen?

•Why do you think false stories are more likely to be spread?

•Do you blame Twitter and other social media companies for the rise of false news?

•What should Twitter and other social media companies do about false news? What can we do about it?