Author: Paul Scott

A dramatic election map pops up on your feed, bold colours, sharp claims, thousands of shares. It looks official, and it’s tempting…

A petition pops up on your feed, your mates are sharing it, and the comments are full of “sign now”. It feels…

You’ve seen it: a screenshot on TikTok or X saying “BREAKING: Supreme Court just ruled…” with a dramatic claim, a shaky quote,…

A petition going viral can feel like a fire alarm. Your phone buzzes, everyone’s reposting it, and it sounds urgent. When you…

You’re revising, half-tired, and a headline pops up that feels too important to ignore. It’s shared by a friend, it looks like…

You’ve seen it in a speech, a TikTok, or a headline: “A study proves it.” It sounds like a mic drop. But…

You’re scrolling between lectures, group chats, and revision breaks, and someone posts: “New law just passed. Share before they delete this.” It…

A screenshot feels like proof. It’s a photograph of someone’s words, right? Not always. A post screenshot can be cropped, lightly edited,…

A “leaked” phone call hits your group chat, everyone’s reacting, and the clip feels real. The voice sounds right. The emotions sound…

A screenshot can feel like proof. It looks concrete, like a photo of the truth. But viral screenshots are also one of…