How do you evaluate claims?

Let’s take a look at how we all evaluate claims about the world. What’s your go-to source of information, for example? Is there a method you follow?
We’ll each have 5 minutes to talk and then 2 minutes for questions from everyone. You can bring slides or other props if you like.
We will be upstairs in the ‘Boardroom’ at historic Kalamunda Hotel. Go up the stairs and turn right, and immediately right again. Or ask a staff member.

As usual, I appreciate a donation (cash) towards the cost of the Meetup platform.
The room at the hotel is costing us nothing – and the food is very nice! Plenty of free parking, on street and in adjacent shopping centre.