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    What’s the Point: How to be a Conscious Consumer in the Era of Misinformation

    In light of the upcoming election and the divides we have seen in the United States this year, we asked our readers to send in questions for Professor Michael Longinow, chair of the Department of Digital Journalism and Media at Biola University. Question 1: How can we encourage others to be conscious consumers of media? Leadership by example is the best approach. Don’t preach at people about what they read, watch or listen to. Show them what’s best by being wise in how we approach news and information.  When we use the word “media,” it means many things to many people. And it’s generational. Those under 25 tend to see…