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.
America's Misinformation Problem, Explained.
The Rapid Spread of Misinformation
The Problem with Flu Vaccine Disinformation
WhatsApp and Brazil's Yellow Fever Crisis
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