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Trust Issues: Misinformation in the Digital Age
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking misinformation from a psychological angle.
We’ll talk about what counts as misinformation and disinformation, How “fake news” thrives online, and the Psychological biases that make us vulnerable. The consequences of misinformation on behaviors and society and what’s being done to fight back—from legislation to digital literacy.
Content Warning:
We discuss real-world examples of misinformation in health, politics, and social issues that may be disturbing or frustrating for some listeners.
Resources
https://www.factchecking.ie/
European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO)
https://www.medialiteracyireland.ie/training-development/
National Youth Council Report
Research
Kim et al (2023)
Kim et al (2019)
Rocha et al (2021)
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By Dr Nicola Fox Hamilton, Dr Liam ChallenorIn today’s episode, we’re unpacking misinformation from a psychological angle.
We’ll talk about what counts as misinformation and disinformation, How “fake news” thrives online, and the Psychological biases that make us vulnerable. The consequences of misinformation on behaviors and society and what’s being done to fight back—from legislation to digital literacy.
Content Warning:
We discuss real-world examples of misinformation in health, politics, and social issues that may be disturbing or frustrating for some listeners.
Resources
https://www.factchecking.ie/
European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO)
https://www.medialiteracyireland.ie/training-development/
National Youth Council Report
Research
Kim et al (2023)
Kim et al (2019)
Rocha et al (2021)