Why does misinformation matter? What's the harm in spreading falsehoods, especially if your intent is good?

The following readings and videos attempt to provide some background on the impact of misinformation around the world.

Choose one of the following options to read or view and take notes on it. We will use these in class discussion. You may be called on in class to summarize the reading or video you choose.

### Readings

America's Misinformation Problem, Explained.

The Rapid Spread of Misinformation

The Problem with Flu Vaccine Disinformation

WhatsApp and Brazil's Yellow Fever Crisis

### Videos

Study: Most Students Cannot Distinguish Fake and Real News

How fake news does real harm | Stephanie Busari

Analyzing disasters on social media: Kate Starbird at the GeekWire Summit