The fake news that sealed the fate of Antony and Cleopatra
One of the most notable examples of propaganda was during the decline of the Roman Republic when Octavian, later known as Augustus Caesar rose to triumph as the first Roman emperor by…
Donald Trump is waging a war on reality — so far, reality is losing
O’Hehir criticizes Trump’s deceitful public statements for creating a world of lies, which he believes undermines the legitimacy of politics.
Anti-reflexivity
The authors argue that scholars of reflexive modernization should pay more attention to anti-reflexivity forces, including agenda control, institutional capture, legitimacy attacks, and policy paralysis, as understanding these is important for societal…
The politicization of climate change and polarization in the American public’s views of global warming, 2001–2010
The article examines political polarization regarding climate change within the American public and finds that liberals and Democrats are more likely than conservatives and Republicans to hold beliefs consistent with the scientific…
Climate change skepticism and denial: An introduction
The journal article explores the influence of social media on political engagement and focuses on how it facilitates and challenges traditional forms of political participation.
Exploring The Influence Of Citizen Journalism Content On The Malaysian Political Landscape
The article explores the idea of “Citizen journalism” within Malaysia, specifically its effect on the political landscape, the author refers to the use of the different social media platforms, or the internet…
The science of fake news
The need to build a new defense against fake news is highlighted as we continue to unravel the vulnerabilities and underlying mechanisms of its dissemination.
Food, culture and identity in Germany’s Century of War
The book is focused around food and food insecurity in Germany during the first, second and cold war times. Chapter 8 specifically discusses “Postwar Food Rumors: Security, Victimhood, and Fear”
Chechen leader rejects harmful fertiliser rumour
The report covers the strong rejecttion of the Chechen leader to rumours regading the saftey of the country’s vegetable production, indicating the dangers this poses to the country’s economy and vows to…
The Political Relevance of Food Media and Journalism: Beyond Reviews and Recipes
The book presents the idea that food, journalism, and politics are all interconnected and that food blogs are far from being trivial, regardless of how they may seem on the social media…
