When you read laterally, you should go to other trusted and authoritative websites or sources outside of the original site you are reading. This means leaving the page you are on and searching for additional information, fact- checks, and perspectives on the same topic from other writers, reputable news organizations, fact-checking sites, or experts. The goal is to evaluate the credibility, intent, and biases of the original source by comparing it with what others say, rather than staying on the same webpage and relying solely on its content. Lateral reading involves moving horizontally across multiple tabs or sources to confirm facts and understand the broader context, rather than reading vertically (deeply) on a single page. This method helps clarify misinformation and assess whether the original source is reliable or biased by seeing what other reliable sites say about it.