media
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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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Artificial intelligence
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 & 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.
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Community
Editorial: Do lobby groups and political parties stage fake front group campaigns?
A newspaper article has accused an anti-Safe Schools advocate of staging a fake front group campaign on behalf of the…
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Brain power
What impact has fact-checking had on the media?
Fake news stories have a significant impact on the kind of news that media organizations report, and fact checkers appear…
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Brain power
Why the mainstream media failed to see the groundswell of support for Trump
It's a problem that's set to get progressively worse.
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In the news
Can WikiTribune effectively counter the scourge of fake news?
A new evidence-based news platform called WikiTribune has been announced. Will it work?
