A useful account of how to identify factors driving the spread of false beliefs in society, but it remains to be seen whether the warnings come too late.
At a time of coronavirus, governments all have an interest in understanding and countering the spread of misinformation on social media platforms.
Head of Communications and Media at the World Economic Forum, Adrian Monck, discusses his role, fake news, the media and trust, and he responds to critiques of the forum.
Digital platforms have opened the way for people to connect, debate and gather information; yet they have also increased the spread of fake news.
If we want students to learn about the world, how it works, how structures and processes are connected, this requires students to engage with news media.
Referencing sources is a core skill in academia. It is an important element of scholarly writing, and one that you should master for your own studies.
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