How Rumors Make Sense Of An Uncertain World By Nicholas Difonzo

In the passage, “How Rumors Help Us Make Sense of an Uncertain World”, by Nicholas Difonzo he talks about the different types of rumors. Difonzo clearly displays what rumors are and how to evaluate the different types of rumors. In this passage Difonzo is trying to prove that rumors are prevalent and that different types of rumors exist. For every different type of rumor he states an example, this will help the type of rumor more understanding.
Difonzo starts by first defining the term rumor. According to Difonzo, “Rumors are unverified information statements that circulate about topics that people perceive as important; arise in situations of ambiguity, threat, or potential threat; and are used by people attempting to make sense or to manage risk.” One example of a rumor that he used is the bombing allegations after September 11, 2001. One rumor after that bombing was that a hijacked plane was headed for the Sears Tower in Chicago. The rumor was not true. This type of rumor is called human sense making. “The rumor was how people
I think that there are different types of rumors. Rumors could be life changing or just a trap. I also think rumors are very important. Rumors could prepare people for upcoming events in their life. I also agree with Difonzo when he said that rumors are very prevalent. I feel like rumors spread extremely fast. All you have to do is share it with one big mouth person and the whole world knows. I strongly agree with Difonzo’s claims dealing with