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June 3, 2019

5. The highly politically aware are more concerned about made-up news, while the less aware spread it more

The highly politically aware see made-up news and information more often, but the less aware are more likely to spread it

The highly politically aware see made-up news and information more often, but the less aware are more likely to spread it

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The highly politically aware see made-up news and information more often, but the less aware are more likely to spread it

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