Title

Information disorder: The techniques we saw in 2016 have evolved

Summary

The article discusses the concept of “information disorder” in the digital age, highlighting how the promise of hyper-connected communities has given way to a polluted information ecosystem. It argues against the use of the term “fake news”, advocating for the use of more precise language, such as disinformation, misinformation, and malinformation, to better capture the complexities of modern information challenges. It further explains how misleading content, conspiracy theories, and manipulated media are weaponized, leading to division and distrust.

 

َAuthor

Wardle, C

Year

2019

َThematic Area

Communication Studies

Topic

Misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation

Country

Global

Region

Global

Misinformation Combatting

Misinformation Source

Place Published

APA 7th End Text Citation

Wardle, C. (2019, October 21). Information disorder: ‘The techniques we saw in 2016 have evolved’. First Draft. https://firstdraftnews.org/articles/information-disorder-the-techniques-we-saw-in-2016-have-evolved/