Information Flow

Social media’s wildfire information spread is fuelling political violence – how can it be stopped?

Many who see false messages, amplified by social media and traditional news, often believe them – and some may respond with political violence or terrorism.

Richard Forno, The Conversation
· Jul 28, 2024 · 10:00 pm
Fighting fake news: Is it possible to ‘inoculate’ users against misinformation before they see it?

‘Prebunking’, say scientists, will build resilience against deceptive and manipulative techniques often used online to mislead viewers online.

Jon Roozenbeek, The Conversation
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Sander van der Linden, The Conversation
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Stephan Lewandowsky, The Conversation
· Aug 28, 2022 · 09:30 pm
Modi bars ministers, bureaucrats from talking to journalists

Gag order follows the model used in Gujarat. As a result, Modi's Twitter account has become the most important source of information for journalists.

Dhirendra K Jha
· Jun 07, 2014 · 08:02 am