Tackling Misinformation in an Open Society
Tackling Misinformation in an Open Society
Author(s): Ľubica BôtošováSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Communication studies, Sociology
Published by: Univerzita sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave, Fakulta masmediálnej komunikácie
Keywords: Disinformation; Misinformation; Open Society; Tackling;
Summary/Abstract: This article explains how to respond to misinformation and disinformation when the cure risks being worse than the disease. It refers also about potential harms and threats to open societies from over-reaction but also urgent actions to protect democracy and elections. It is also important to talk about the building of public resilience and a future-proof response to changing technology.
Journal: Media Literacy and Academic Research
- Issue Year: 2/2019
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 107-111
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English