TOK EXHIBITION Object1 : A News Broadcast on Climate Change by a Trusted News Outlet
- Theme: Knowledge and Technology
- Rationale: A news broadcast about climate change from a reputable and trusted media outlet serves as an example of how authority and trustworthiness of the source influence the acceptance of knowledge. The context of receiving complex scientific information from a respected news organization can lend credibility and urgency to the message, affecting public perception and acceptance of the science behind climate change. This contrasts with skepticism often encountered when the same information is presented through less credible sources or polarized media, illustrating the critical role of source credibility in knowledge acceptance.
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TOK EXHIBITION Object 2: Social Media Infographics on Vaccination
- Theme: Knowledge and Technology
- Rationale: Infographics shared on social media platforms about vaccination benefits and risks illustrate how the medium and design of information presentation can affect its reception. The visual appeal, simplicity, and perceived shareability of infographics can enhance message acceptance among audiences that might not engage with more traditional or dense formats of knowledge dissemination. However, the same attributes can also facilitate the spread of misinformation if not carefully fact-checked, highlighting the double-edged sword of social media as a context for knowledge presentation.