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Published on: January 31, 2017
Digital media and misinformation: An outlook on multidisciplinary strategies against manipulation
Danielle Caled1, Mário J Silva1
1INESC-ID, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, R. Alves Redol 9, 1000-029 Lisbon, Portugal.
Abstract:
This review discusses the dynamic mechanisms of misinformation creation and spreading used in social networks. It includes: (1) a conceptualization of misinformation and related terms, such as rumors and disinformation; (2) an analysis of the cognitive vulnerabilities that hinder the correction of the effects of an inaccurate narrative already assimilated; and (3) an interdisciplinary discussion on different strategies for coping with misinformation. The discussion encompasses journalistic, educational, governmental and computational viewpoints on the topic. The review also surveys how digital platforms handle misinformation and gives an outlook on opportunities to address it in light of the presented viewpoints.
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