Misinformation effects in eyewitness memory: The presence and absence of memory impairment as a function of warning and misinformation accessibility
This paper examines the impact of misleading postevent information on individuals’ memory recall of witnessed events through five experiments. Utilizing the modified opposition test to assess memory, the study finds that retrieval…
Analyzing misinformation through the lens of systems thinking
Misinformation and disinformation are increasingly undermining public trust, with harmful effects such as promoting false health information and increasing polarization. Current approaches, including enhancing digital literacy, have had mixed results due to…
How to reduce the spread of fake news – by doing nothing
The article emphasizes that although it might seem reasonable to confront or dispute false information on social media, doing so can amplify its reach and effect. The article bases its argument on…
Primed for Accuracy: A Cognitive Approach to Fighting Misinformation on Twitter.
Current research indicates that prompting users to focus on accuracy improves the quality of news they share online. An extensive survey experiment on COVID-19 headlines shows that various accuracy prompts can successfully…
A guide to anti‐misinformation actions around the world.
This article discusses the European Commission’s efforts to address the growing concern of misinformation through a report from a high-level group of global experts. It reflects broader global efforts to combat misinformation,…
Misinformation interventions are common, divisive, and poorly understood
A survey of 1,207 Americans shows that while 49% have encountered misinformation interventions, many are unclear about the systems behind them, with 40% believing all content is checked and 17.5% unsure. This…
Psychological operations (PSYOPs): A conceptual overview
The article aims to conceptualize Psychological Operations (PSYOPs) in the Indian context by highlighting the need for a clear understanding of related concepts and a structured policy approach to manage and implement…
The Complexity of Post-truth in Research: An Indigenous Speculation. In Post-Truth, Fake News
In an era where objective facts and verifiable truths are less influential in shaping public opinion than emotional appeals and personal beliefs, it is becoming increasingly difficult to discern what is real…
Computing machinery and intelligence
Turing’s book shifts focus from questioning whether machines can think to whether they can perform different actions from those of human thinkers. Turing argues that the requirement for evaluating machines is their…
A systematic review on fake news themes reported in literature. In Conference on e-Business, e-Services and e-Society
This systematic literature review examines the factors that contribute to the spread of fake news on social media. The objective is to ascertain the reasons behind the dissemination of false information and…
