How easier is it to trust something that you show in a group chats that includes family, friends, or neighbours?

As this week’s guest, Professor Mausumi Bhattacharyya, can attest, misinformation and disinformation circulate in unprecedent speed in private groups via messaging platforms, like WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber etc. In this episode, we listen to her explaining the problem and even suggesting the steps we should follow to spot misinformation: Don’t rush! Check the context! Go to factchecking websites! Always be vigilant!