別被網路訊息騙了
Do you believe everything you read on social media?
你會相信在社群媒體上看到的每一則訊息嗎？
We are surrounded by information everywhere, from AI-generated news to viral TikTok trends.
我們被各種資訊包圍，從AI生成的新聞到抖音上爆紅的話題應有盡有。
be surrounded by被～包圍、四周都是～surroundings(n.)周遭環境be flooded with…充滿大量～generate(v.)產生、生成／generator(n.)發電機
To think independently, you need to learn how to tell facts and opinions apart.
要學會獨立思考，你必須先懂得區分事實與觀點。
independent(adj.)獨立的stand on your own two feet自立tell...apart分辨～的不同、區分～
A fact is information that can be proven true with evidence.
事實是可以用證據證明為真的資訊。
verified(adj.)被證實的
For example: “The sun rises in the east” or “TSMC is a semiconductor company.”
例如：「太陽從東方升起」或「台積電是一家半導體公司」。
An opinion is a personal feeling or belief, like “Strawberry coffee is the best drink” or “This movie is boring.”
觀點是個人的感受或信念，例如「草莓咖啡是最好的飲料」或「這部電影很無聊」。
Facts are the same for everyone. Opinions can change from person to person.
事實對每個人都一樣，但觀點會因人而異。
To tell them apart, look for signal words.
要區分它們，請留意提示詞。
signal(n.)信號、訊號indicator(n.)指標sign(n.)告示、徵兆 、標誌
Opinions often use emotional adjectives like “amazing,” “terrible,” or words like “should.”
觀點常用情緒形容詞，如「太棒了」、「很糟糕」或「應該」這類詞。
emotional(adj.)情緒的
For example, “You should buy this phone” is an opinion.
例如，「你應該買這支手機」就是觀點。
Facts often include numbers, dates, or scientific words.
事實通常會包含數字、日期或科學術語。
When you see a “hot topic” online, ask yourself: “Can I prove this with a quick search, or is this just someone’s feeling?”
當你在網路上看到「熱門話題」時，問問自己：「我能透過快速搜尋證實這件事，還是這只是某人的感受？」
verify(v.)查證validate(v.)證實
Checking these small clues can help you avoid fake news and marketing tricks.
注意這些小線索可以幫助你避開假新聞和行銷手法。
steer clear of避開
Why does this matter?
這為什麼重要呢？
Independent thinking starts with your daily choices.
因為獨立思考從你每天的選擇開始。
If you can see the difference between a salesperson’s opinion and the facts about a product, you can make better decisions.
如果你能分辨銷售人員的觀點和產品的客觀資訊，你就能做出更明智的決定。
You don’t have to follow the crowd just because a post has 10,000 likes.
你不需要僅因為一則貼文有一萬個讚就跟風。
follow the crowd盲從
Practicing this skill every day will make you a more confident and smarter thinker.
每天練習這個能力，會讓你成為更自信、更聰明的思考者。
self-assured(adj.)自信的
Remember: anyone can have an opinion, but a fact is solid ground to stand on.
請記住：任何人都可以有觀點，但事實才是穩固的立足點。
ground(n.)立足點、理由basis(n.)基礎hold／stand one’s ground堅持立場