What's Your Information Style?

What's your information style?Think about how you gathered information about the two Presidential candidates for the recent US 2024 Elections, then choose the option that best describes your style. Consider your sources, formats, and the amount of information you consumed.

InfoSeeker (Source: Various sources, including mainstream news, social media, and friends’ recommendations. Format: Primarily online, with a mix of articles, videos, and opinion pieces. Amount: Searched actively but didn’t always verify every source.)

Info-Pragmatist (Source: Reliable sources, including reputable news sites, official candidate platforms, and fact-checked summaries. Format: Practical mix of online articles, summaries, and news briefings. Amount: Consumed enough to stay informed but limited intake to avoid overload.)

Infovore (Source: Broad range, including some credible and some less credible sources. Format: Heavy reliance on digital content, including news feeds and high-frequency social media scrolling. Amount: Consumed large amounts of information, sometimes without filtering for quality.)

Infofool (Source: Unverified or biased sources, heavily influenced by sensational content and viral posts. Format: Primarily online, with a focus on trending topics and flashy headlines. Amount: Consumed excessively without critical assessment, often overwhelmed by conflicting information.)

Info-Curious (Source: Popular news sites and social media, occasionally looking at friends’ posts for quick updates. Format: Short articles, headlines, and occasional social media posts. Amount: Consumed enough to stay loosely informed but avoided deep dives.)

Infophile (Source: High-quality, verified news sources, including academic articles and in-depth reports. Format: Balanced mix of digital and print, analytical content, and primary sources. Amount: Consumed information regularly but selectively, focusing on accuracy and depth.)