Disinformation - The Scourge of Contemporary
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Disinformation - The Scourge of Contemporary Society
Disinformation - The Scourge of Contemporary Society

Author(s): Valeriu Baeșu
Subject(s): Media studies, Sociology of Education, Geopolitics
Published by: Editura Universitară Danubius
Keywords: communication media; information pollution; disinformation; media falseness

Summary/Abstract: In recent years, the term “disinformation” has become a focal point in the attention of the media and public discussions. Fabricated news, which doesn’t reflect reality, has the potential to deeply affect the political, economic, and social lives of individuals, as they are often created with the intention to deceive the public. To understand this issue, it’s necessary to clarify the concept of disinformation. Only then, by deeply comprehending this complex phenomenon, can we develop strategies to limit them. In this article, we focus on three categories that reveal the consequences and disinformation of news. These are flawed information, disinformation, and unintentional misinformation. These categories are closely related, yet they also present essential differences leading to distinct interpretations for each.

  • Issue Year: 16/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 48-58
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English
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