Information warfare and new organizational landscapes: An inquiry into the ExxonMobil–Greenpeace dispute over climate change.
The article explores how organizations like ExxonMobil and Greenpeace have become more attuned to their informational environment and utilize information warfare tactics to influence public perceptions on climate change, increasing possibilities for…
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.
Correcting Misperceptions About Genetically Modified Food on Social Media: Examining the Impact of Experts, Social Media Heuristics, and the Gateway Belief Model
The study reveals that when expert organizations highlight the scientific concensus on GM food safety, it can counter public misconceptions about the safety of genetically modified (GM) food and boost consumption habits.
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!
