Is this the era of distrust? 6 Minute English

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The Crisis of Trust in the Era of Misinformation

The coronavirus epidemic has not only brought the world to a halt but has also led to an increase in misinformation, lies, and conspiracy theories on the internet. In this 6 Minute English program, the hosts discuss the crisis of trust in an era of fake news, where trustworthiness is questioned even at the highest levels of power.

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Listening Quiz

Let’s test your knowledge with a quiz related to the discussion:

Q1: How much money did Bernie Madoff defraud from investors?

Q2: What are the three elements of trustworthiness mentioned by philosopher Onora O’Neill?

Q3: What does competence mean in the context of trustworthiness?

Q4: Why is it important to avoid indiscriminately trusting people?

Q5: What are the three criteria to identify trustworthy individuals?

Vocabulary

Let’s explore some vocabulary related to trust and trustworthiness:

Trust
A belief that someone is reliable and honest.
Trust is essential for building strong relationships.

Trustworthiness
The quality of being reliable, honest, and competent.
Her trustworthiness made her the perfect candidate for the job.

Gullible
Easily deceived or tricked due to trusting others too quickly.
He fell for the scam because of his gullible nature.

Reliability
The trait of consistently being trustworthy and keeping promises.
Her reliability in meeting deadlines impressed her colleagues.

Competence
The ability to do something well and effectively.
His competence in handling complex tasks earned him the promotion.


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