We show one way to approach the issue below. Remember to enter the results of your investigation in your notebook.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g62-JZHXmYY&feature=youtu.be
One question I get asked from time to time is why I encourage people to look for trusted coverage rather than examine the photo itself for photoshopping. Many people have the experience of having seen something that is obviously fake.
One of many examples of the internet meme "this looks shopped"
In practice we've found that this approach fails for a number of reasons. The biggest reason?
Let's provide an example first. This is presented online as evidence of a chemical spill in Hungary.
Is it shopped? Most people would say yes. But it isn't. It's really the effect of one of the worst industrial accidents in recent European history:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjf4e7ZAc9M
That's an extreme example, with a very weird looking picture, but stare at any image long enough and you'll find something wrong with it.
Next up: Conclusion of Lesson Four