"Disinformation, fake news, online propaganda is a problem that has gotten attention all over the world, and we're seeing very divergent responses," says Schiffrin, author of "Bridging the Gap: Rebuil...Show More
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write2tg recommended:Jan 29th, 2020
This episode sheds a light on the real complexities around fake news and how both the demand and supply sides need attention. Having said that, there may not be a single, comprehensive solution to this challenge.
mmJan 30th, 2020
@write2tg I loved this episode! Such smart and acute observations from Anya Schiffrin. I especially loved how she was like "Well, US will deal with it in incremental and free market solutions, EU will regulate, countries with central governments like China will rely on censorship." And I also apprec...Show More
write2tgJan 30th, 2020
@mm Yes! This was perhaps the one episode that throws some light on every possible approach to deal with fake news and how each of those approaches (regulation, education, censorship, etc) on their own just arenβt good enough.
mmJan 31st, 2020
@write2tg So lovely to meet you in person today!!!
write2tgJan 31st, 2020
@mm Nice to meet you too! It was a wonderful discussion.
mm recommended:Jan 30th, 2020
Terrific conversation about fighting fake news. I loved Anya Schiffrin's taxonomies and frameworks for media. Her classification of how different types of countries will deal with fake news on social media platforms was an acute observation. Also enjoyed hearing about the history of tackling fake ne...Show More
mmJan 30th, 2020
@cesarm This is probably my favourite episode from your Disinformation playlist. Some really thoughtful ways to look at the problem and interrogation of "common sense" solutions. Wish it was on the main playlist actually!