Media Manipulation and Disinformation

Monday, 21 November 2022 - 2:30pm to 3:00pm
Photo by Sivani Bandaru on Unsplash

In this episode, Stevie Zhang from First Draft News tackles the terrain of media manipulation - including how to spot fake news and verify dubious material. They also explain why diaspora communities are more vulnerable to misinformation.

*First Draft News has now moved to Information Futures Lab*

Further Reading
The unproven lab leak theory, Wuhan lab and virus origin: Reporting best practices

It’s crucial to understand how misinformation flows through diaspora communities

Music 
Liyah Knight — Play It Cool

Lauryn Hill — Lost Ones

Lauryn Hill — Doo Wop (That Thing)

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Ayan Shirwa.

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