mathematical modelling has been used to show that #misinformation spreads across the internet like a virus spreading through a population.
misinformation
I no longer feel comfortable boosting posts from pure meme accounts unless they’re exceptionally well known or have authenticated themselves somehow, e.g. with a two-way link to the memer’s personal account.
In this day and age it’s just too easy fully automate this type of account as a bad actor with the intention of posting misinformation somewhere down the line, once the account looks legit enough.
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#Moderation #Misinformation #Facts #Media #SocialMedia #OpenSocialWeb #Flipboard
Edited 61d ago
As we enter a new phase in American politics, we’re reaffirming our commitment to facts, journalism and open discourse. Our values have not changed.
Our managing editor @csullivan explains more.
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#USPolitics #Trump #TrumpAdministration #Flipboard #USNews #Misinformation #Disinformation #Facts
[thread] post-truthism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-truth
* "alternative facts"
"Science is more than body of knowledge; it's a way of thinking.
I have a foreboding of an America ...
when people lost ability to set their own agendas or knowledgeably question those in authority ...
unable to distinguish between what feels good & what's true, we slide ...
back into superstition & darkness"
-- Carl Sagan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-truth#Contemporary_evaluation
#SocialMedia #DigitalMedia #disinformation #misinformation #PostTruthism #memes
![[thread] post-truthism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-truth
* "alternative facts"
"Science is more than body of knowledge; it's a way of thinking.
I have a foreboding of an America ...
when people lost ability to set their own agendas or knowledgeably question those in authority ...
unable to distinguish between what feels good & what's true, we slide ...
back into superstition & darkness"
-- Carl Sagan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-truth#Contemporary_evaluation
#SocialMedia #DigitalMedia #disinformation #misinformation #PostTruthism #memes](/proxy/post_attachment/41819/d4b4b84d4d.png "[thread] post-truthism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-truth
* \"alternative facts\"
\"Science is more than body of knowledge; it's a way of thinking.
I have a foreboding of an America ...
when people lost ability to set their own agendas or knowledgeably question those in authority ...
unable to distinguish between what feels good & what's true, we slide ...
back into superstition & darkness\"
-- Carl Sagan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-truth#Contemporary_evaluation
#SocialMedia #DigitalMedia #disinformation #misinformation #PostTruthism #memes")
Edited 128d ago
🧵Persuading others who support the right wing extremist views can be challenging, but it's possible through thoughtful, empathetic communication and evidence-based arguments.
Here are some approaches to help foster understanding and shift perspectives: 1)
#farright #rightwing #Facist #Liberal #conservative #Libertarianism #Libertarian #totalitarianism #Counterview #misinformation
Edited 22d ago
UK newspaper The Independent warns that Donald Trump's #misinformation about Ukraine and Zelensky threatens democracy and empowers authoritarian regimes. His distorted narratives risk global stability, calling for a strong response from leaders and the media.
Confronting Trump’s disinformation is essential to defending democratic values. Leaders like Keir Starmer set an example by standing firmly with #Ukraine. Silence only strengthens dangerous narratives.
