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.
Disinformation: Analysis and Identification
The paper aims to answer the two following questions: 1-“Can we automatically and accurately classify a news article as containing disinformation?” 2- “What characteristics of disinformation differentiate it from other types of…
Into the weeds : Dewayne “Lee” Johnson vs. Monsanto Company.
A documentary about a worker at Monsanto company, Dewayne Johnson, who became the face of a legal battle against the company for its product Round Up.
Business: Hacked off; Cybersecurity
An article that discusses the issue of cybersecuirty, data leaks and disinformation.
GMO discussion on Twitter
The paper aims at studying the drift between public opinion and scientific facts regarding GMOs. It focuses its analysis on topic on twitter and makes the linkages to conspiracy theories, specifically GMOs…
Consumer response to fake news about brands on social media: the effects of self-efficacy, media trust, and persuasion knowledge on brand trust
Triggered by the hoax news regarding Coca-Cola recalling its product Dasani water due to contamination in the USA, the study aims at studying consumer behavior regarding fake news, based on the persuasion…
Nobel Winner Refutes Climate Change Narrative, Points Out Ignored Factor
An interesting article and interview with nobel prize laureate, John Clause, who refutes the current narrative regarding climate change, and considers the IPCC reports poor scientific work!
Issue Importance and the Correction of Misinformation
the study explores why the correction of misinformation works at certain occasions and doesn’t at others, it suggests that the more an individual is concerned about a topic, the more difficult it…
Countering the “Harmless E-Cigarette” Myth: The Interplay of Message Format, Message Sidedness, and Prior Experience With E-Cigarette Use in Misinformation Correction
the study explores which approach is better in addressing misinfo within the health sector, it suggests that for practical use two issues must be considered, 1 the sidedness, i.e. the narrative of…
Fungicide Resistance and Misinformation: A Game Theoretic Approach
A study on farmer behavior regarding the use of fungicide in light of the fungicide resistance problem. It is discussed by applying a compensation mechanism between neighboring farmers and the effect of…
