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24-Hour Share Delay

“24-Hour Share Delay” is a short 5-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Digital & AI domain. Do not share any "shocking" news for 24 hours — breaking news is often corrected on day 1. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Do not share any "shocking" news for 24 hours — breaking news is often corrected on day 1.

5 min Intermediate

Goal

Avoid being a vector for misinformation that gets disproved quickly.

Steps

1

When a "shocking/amazing/scary" news hits, save in drafts instead of sharing.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

In week 1 you save yourself from posting at least one rumor.

Evidence base

School: Media Literacy / Crisis Misinformation

Founders: Claire Wardle · First Draft News (2017)

Wardle 2017 research on "information disorder" shows first 12-24h of a major event is misinformation peak before corrections.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "24-Hour Share Delay" take?

This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.

When will I notice the effect of "24-Hour Share Delay"?

In week 1 you save yourself from posting at least one rumor. In the short term: You build a "only posts verified" reputation in your circle.

Is "24-Hour Share Delay" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Media Literacy / Crisis Misinformation (Claire Wardle, First Draft News (2017)). Wardle 2017 research on "information disorder" shows first 12-24h of a major event is misinformation peak before corrections.

Is "24-Hour Share Delay" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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