Фалшиви новини: теоретични дилеми, методически аспекти и проявления в кризисна комуникация
Fake news: theoretical dilemmas, methodological aspects and manifestations in crisis communication
Author(s): Ivanka MavrodievaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Media studies, Communication studies, Theory of Communication
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: fake news; fake content; post-truth; media; online media; social networks; argument from authority
Summary/Abstract: The article aims to introduce to the readers the features of fake news, basing itself on theoretical observation. Another goal is to determine if there are grounds to claim that there is creation, broadcasting and distribution of fake content. Some methods for spotting, detecting, recognizing and neutralizing fake news are presented briefly. The relation between fake news and post-truth are described as well. The article also presents examples of fake news regarding the Coronavirus crisis (COVID-19) selected from media, online media and social networks in Bulgaria. Lastly, the article highlights the arguments used while presenting information regarding the plan to overcome the crisis and the prevention of spreading fake news.
Journal: Медии и комуникации на 21. век
- Issue Year: 4/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 47-55
- Page Count: 9
- Language: Bulgarian