Social media is a boon as well as a curse. Boon because obviously it keeps us updated with all the details of everything important and entertaining going in the world. And, a curse because, the same social media is exploited by some to spread fake news, videos, and information.
Sometimes, even the well-educated section of society falls prey to this fake news. Recently, India’s very first female IPS officer and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Kiran Bedi fell into the trap of fake videos on social media.
The former cop shared a video that claimed to feature audio of the sound of Sun recorded by NASA. Bedi claimed in the caption that NASA has recorded the sound of ‘om’ (a spiritual sound and symbol of Hinduism) made by the Sun in the space.
— Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) January 4, 2020
People on Twitter were quick to spot Bedi’s misconception. They started trolling her for promoting fake videos.
https://twitter.com/Nehr_who/status/1213319421373992960?s=20
Which NASA?
Nityananda
Astro
Science
ASSociation— Riaz (@karmariaz) January 4, 2020
— 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙞नेट 🌼 (@GaneshGaitondde) January 4, 2020
Now haters will say that, Sun does not give milk and dung.
— King Julian (@inbyheart) January 4, 2020
Thank God she didn't say that This sound was first heard by godi ji and didn't credit him for this
— ❤️❤️😊😊❤️❤️ (@TheAmitCHOWDHRY) January 4, 2020
A few months back, NASA released the actual audio of sound made by the vibration of the sun. Check it out for yourself:
The Sun is not silent. The low, pulsing hum of our star's heartbeat allows scientists to peer inside, revealing huge rivers of solar material flowing, along with waves, loops and eruptions. This helps scientists study what can’t be seen. Listen in: https://t.co/J4ZC3hUwtL pic.twitter.com/lw30NIEob2
— NASA (@NASA) July 25, 2018
This sound nowhere resembles the sound of ‘om’. Hence, the video shared by Kiran Bedi is fake.
Considering the sensitivity and responsibility of the position she is at, in the country, we believe Bedi and people in power like her should fact check everything they promote on social media thoroughly! What’s your take on the incident? Tell us!