Deepfake videos make lies feel more true: UnSpun Journal Club 3

Deepfakes don’t just tell you lies. They show you “proof.”In this episode of UnSpun Journal Club, I break downresearch from by Hwang, Ryu ad Jeong Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking examining whether deepfake videos make misinformation more believable than text alone.The findings are concerning:But there’s good news. A short media literacy lesson—just seven minutes—helped a lot.I'll unpack:Why video feels more like evidenceWhether media literacy education actually worksWhat this means for journalism, democracy, and everyday media consumersIf you care about misinformation, media literacy, and how public perception is shaped, this episode is for you.Source:Hwang, Y., Ryu, J. Y., & Jeong, S.-H. (2021). Effects of Disinformation Using Deepfake: The Protective Effect of Media Literacy Education. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. DOI: 10.1089/cyber.2020.0174Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy