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The Two Independent Sources Rule

“The Two Independent Sources Rule” is a short 8-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Digital & AI domain. Do not use AI-sourced info before verifying it in two independent external sources. 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 use AI-sourced info before verifying it in two independent external sources.

8 min Beginner

Goal

Build a permanent verification habit before using AI info in any decision or post.

Steps

1

Copy the claim (number, date, quote, name).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You catch at least one hallucination in the first week.

Evidence base

School: Information Literacy / SIFT Method

Founders: Mike Caulfield · News Literacy Project (2020)

SIFT method (Stop, Investigate, Find, Trace) from Caulfield 2019 recommends tracing two independent sources before accepting.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "The Two Independent Sources Rule" take?

This exercise takes about 8 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.

When will I notice the effect of "The Two Independent Sources Rule"?

You catch at least one hallucination in the first week. In the short term: You earn a "reliable source" reputation around you.

Is "The Two Independent Sources Rule" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Information Literacy / SIFT Method (Mike Caulfield, News Literacy Project (2020)). SIFT method (Stop, Investigate, Find, Trace) from Caulfield 2019 recommends tracing two independent sources before accepting.

Is "The Two Independent Sources Rule" suitable for beginners?

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

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