How can you tell what's real from what's fake on the internet? And who's behind the proliferation of misleading posts on social media? In this episode, Susan gets some answers from Dr. Michael Greig, Distinguished Teaching Professor in UNT's Department of Political Science. He begins by explaining how and why countries engage in disinformation campaigns in the digital age. After emphasizing the threat these activities pose, Dr. Greig shares his thoughts on what governments and citizens can do to make their societies more resilient in the face of disinformation. He also explains how doxxing can be an effective intimidation tactic used by governments and individuals. Finally, he explains the dangers posed by the increasing sophistication of deepfake technology.

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