How to Equip Youth Against Online Disinformation ?

In the era of social media and information overload, fake news and conspiracy theories pose a real scourge. Instead of merely fighting misinformation, should we focus on developing children's critical thinking skills from an early age? That's what the author of this Macleans article proposes: cultivating an ethic of accuracy, distinguishing factual information from damaging falsehoods, and questioning sources.