How to Combat Misinformation

How to Combat Misinformation

Misinformation is nothing new. It has, however, become ubiquitous and, in some cases, more difficult and time-consuming than ever to debunk. Here's our advice on how to identify bogus posts and factual distortions.

DMZ – MEDIA ¦ Anton Aeberhard ¦ In recent years, the Internet has developed into a central information medium that has fundamentally changed our understanding of news and facts. Social media play a special role in this: they enable the rapid dissemination of information, but at the same time promote the dissemination of disinformation. This represents an immense challenge for those who are committed to the dissemination of scientifically sound c…

Ramadan has served as an excuse for the spread of bulls and misinformation around this month of fasting, the Islamic religion or alleged acts of Muslims to pray. Social media has also shared messages that, without proof, attribute certain crimes to immigrants of Maghreb or Moroccan origin. In Newtral.es we have verified different disinformation about Ramadan that, supported by hate speech, seek to denounce support, funding or complicity of the i…

Misinformation and disinformation have always been around, but not always heeded.

Explore the enduring presence of misinformation and disinformation in society, drawing parallels from history and examining their implications in modern media. Join a discussion on media literacy with Professor Jevin West.