Quote of the Day

Rumors are nearly as old as human history, but with the rise of the Internet, they have become ubiquitous. In fact we are now awash in them. False rumors are especially troublesome; they impose real damage on individuals and institutions, and they often resist correction. They can threaten careers, policies, public officials, and sometimes even democracy itself.

- Cass Sustein, On Rumors: How Falsehoods Spread, Why We Believe Them, What Can Be Done