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In this podcast episode on digital literacy, hosts Dani and Cassondra discuss the concepts of misinformation and disinformation. They explain the difference between the two, emphasizing that misinformation is false information shared unintentionally, while disinformation is deliberately false. The discussion includes how the human brain processes information via selective perception and confirmation bias, citing Manjoo's work. They also touch on how age and social media usage influence the spread and debunking of misinformation. Examples like the depiction of Frankenstein in media illustrate how information can be altered and misconstrued over time.
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References
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Misinformation and disinformation. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/topics/journalism-facts/misinformation-disinformation
Manjoo, F. (2008). True enough: Learning to live in a post-fact society. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Shelley, M. (2012). Frankenstein. London, UK: Penguin Classics.
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