In episode 3 of Wired for Change, we dive into misinformation, disinformation and malinformation - how they spread, why they work, and what we can do to take back control in this time of rapid change. Abigail Dubiniecki - privacy lawyer, data strategist and thought leader - has a candid conversation with Wired for Change's host, Amy Yee.

Key Topics We Discuss:

• How misinformation manipulates us and erodes our autonomy
• The rise of malign influence and active measures
• Why mistrust is fertile ground for falsehoods (COVID-19 is a prime example)
• How disinformation travels faster than truth – and the psychological tricks behind it
• The role of influencers, political technologies, and emerging business models
• How microtargeting and data harvesting are shaping elections and opinions
• Why some regulators are taking bold action – while others hesitate
• The network effect – and how narratives get skewed in an algorithmic world

We also have a quick look at digital self-defense:

• How to recognize misleading narratives before they spread
• Why pre-bunking is more powerful than debunking
• Reducing your digital footprint and limiting how your data is used against you
• The “John Oliver” approach – how to make yourself less valuable to trackers