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US presidential election: managing expectations after the polls close

Posted by: The Conversation

Date: Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Americans go to the polls today to elect their next president. Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump used their final day on the campaign trail on Monday to drum up support in Pennsylvania - a state that’s viewed as key to both in their quest for the White House. Polls show a dead heat in this battleground state. But, warns Alauna Safarpour, don’t expect to know the outcome within hours of polling stations closing. Ballot counting will take time because of Pennsylvania’s quirky election rules. 

Sifting fact from fiction has become increasingly difficult on social media platforms. But, if you've been duped, you're not alone. Two misinformation experts, Sam Wineburg and Michael Caulfield, explain why it’s so hard to idenfity fake videos.

Had enough of it all? If your answer is yes, then you may be more interested in some advice on how to step away for a life-saving digital detox. Or if that’s a bridge too far, then take some comfort from the fact that forgetting things is good for you.

Caroline Southey

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Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

Alauna Safarpour, Gettysburg College

Pennsylvania is the battleground state with the most Electoral College votes. While everyone will want to know the outcome of the vote there as soon as possible, it’s going to take time.

No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos – 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions

Sam Wineburg, Stanford University; Michael Caulfield, University of Washington

When you view photos and videos in the flurry of election-related social media posts, first ask yourself: Do I really know what I’m looking at?

How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox

Kelley Cours Anderson, College of Charleston; Karen Anne Wallach, University of Alabama in Huntsville

Disconnecting from the digital realm from time to time is good for your well-being, but doing so can be difficult. There are steps you can take, however, to get in the habit of putting your phone down.

The evolutionary benefits of being forgetful

Sven Vanneste, Trinity College Dublin; Elva Arulchelvan, Trinity College Dublin

If you didn’t forget things, you’d be in for a world of trouble.

 
 
 
 

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