Facts
1. There is a large hippo in the center of the picture.
2. The area is flooded.
Inferences
1. The road is flooded, so there may have been a recent natural disaster.
2. People are wearing military uniforms, so the individuals might be part of a disaster relief
program.
Judgements
1. The men are struggling to move the hippo.
2. The third man from the left is leading the group.
It is vital to be able to tell the difference between a fact, inference, and judgement in order to
avoid misjudging a situation or individual. This applies especially in today’s society, with the
internet being a hub for fake or absurd stories that are rarely fact-checked by the viewer.
Today’s internet users need to have the ability to tell the difference between facts, inferences,
and judgments in order to prevent the influence of fake news on social media sites.