How to fight an infodemic
The article discusses WHO’s efforts to combat the “infodemic” of COVID-19 misinformation through its EPI-WIN platform, aiming to provide accurate information quickly to empower effective public health responses. It emphasizes the challenge…
Evaluating the fake news problem at the scale of the information ecosystem
The author argues that concerns about the pervasiveness and impact of fake news on democracy might be overstated. This indicates that efforts to combat misinformation should also focus on improving the quality…
Information disorder: Toward an interdisciplinary framework for research and policy making
In today’s digitally-connected and polarized world, this report presents a new framework for addressing the challenges of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. It highlights the need for collaborative efforts among policymakers, legislators, researchers,…
The new neoliberalism
The book explores the breakdown of reasoned economic governance in Europe post-2008, highlighting the disconnect between evidence-based arguments and policymaking decisions.
Reality lost: Markets of attention, misinformation and manipulation
By treating attention as a commodity, the authors examine the impact of the media landscape, which is saturated with populist narratives and misleading stories, on democratic processes. They emphasize the importance of…
Digital objects, digital subjects: Interdisciplinary perspectives on capitalism, labour and politics in the age of big data.
This book volume explores how digital technologies are reshaping society, examining perspectives on innovation and community against concerns about control and surveillance.
Beyond fake news: Finding the truth in a world of misinformation
Beyond Fake News” delves into the reasons behind the spread of misinformation in our information ecosystem. It highlights the incentives for both news providers to mislead and individuals to be misled, while…
Disinformation, Misinformation, and Fake News in Social Media
This book offers an in-depth look at the challenges and solutions related to disinformation, misinformation, and fake news on social media, making it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students in…
‘It Isn’t What We Don’t Know That Gives Us Trouble, It’s What We Know That Ain’t So’: Misinformation and Democratic Politics
This study addresses the impact of misinformation and disengagement on democratic governance, focusing on climate change as a case study, highlighting how politicians balance mobilizing the disengaged with accommodating those holding false…
Fake news threatens a climate literate world.
This paper emphasizes the urgent need for science-literate citizens to address climate change, highlighting the vital role public understanding plays in shaping effective environmental policies, especially given recent political shifts and the…
