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How can teenagers spot conspiracy theories online?

18-year-old Nathan meets ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Verify’s Marianna Spring to discuss conspiracy theories.

Like more than half of teens*, 18-year-old Nathan has encountered conspiracy theories online.

He and his dad met ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Verify’s Marianna Spring to find out how teens like him can better identify what is and isn’t true online.

*According to a survey of 2,000 13-18 year olds, conducted by Survation for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 5 Live and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Bitesize.

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