media
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Brain power
The online bubbles journalists converse within
Research indicates that Washington journalists may be operating in even smaller, more insular microbubbles than previously thought, raising additional concerns…
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Brain power
Fake news can boost trust in government
Misinformation has a diverse impact on trust in society, with benefits for the government, at the expense of trust in…
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Brain power
Is social media the source of most COVID misinformation?
In the context of a crisis like COVID-19, there is good reason to be concerned about the role that the…
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Opinion
The ethical imperative for diverse viewpoints and debate
Methods designed to protect integrity are being corrupted, confirmation bias is endemic, and people are dropping out of debates because…
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Brain power
The urgent need for media literacy in an age of annihilation
Everyone needs to learn to ask questions about what stories are told, and the implications of what stories are not…
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Brain power
Is the popular narrative harming development of AI?
Discussions of artificial intelligence in the public domain are often framed in the language of science fiction. What is the…
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Brain power
Fake news and the return of credentials
Credentials provide a circuit-breaker for gaining trusted access to people in a world that is increasingly lacking in trust.
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Brain power
New research uncovers how we consume science news
A recent study highlights the challenge faced when trying to ensure citizens get accurate science information.
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Systems and complexity
Mapping the conspiracy theory networks of mass shooting events
When a recent study mapped mass shooting conspiracy talk, it found an emerging alternative online media ecosystem of surprising power…
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In the news
The “Calling Bullshit” university course
The creators are very happy for other institutions to adapt the materials for their own courses.