Misinformation Overload

Today we are taking on the topic of online misinformation and how it has affected and influenced societal culture & behaviors. Definitions: Misinformation vs. Disinformation Misinformation: false out-of-context info that is presented as a fact regardless of an intent to deceive Disinformation: intentionally deceptive Topic Questions: Today marks the anniversary of the 2020 insurrection at the US Capitol. In reflection, can we recap to viewers why the insurrection was so troubling for US democracy? As we approach 2022 midterm elections this year, are social media companies currently putting forth enough efforts to dismantle widespread misinformation? What measures do you recognize, if any? How much burden of responsibility should these companies bear? (On Sunday, Twitter recently permanently banned Georgia Congress Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for spreading huge bouts of COVID-19 misinformation on the platform). What are some of our biggest 2022 challenges to overcome surrounding the spread of online misinformation? You can find out more info about AOC, all things media production and media literacy, on our website at aocinc.org. & We hope you join us again for more conscious conservations. Until next time, Lagniappe Reads & Resources: CNET - The Misinformation Pandemic Is Out Of Control, But There's A Fix Recode - Marjorie Taylor Greene and Big Tech’s never-ending censorship loop Scientific American - What Will 2022 Bring in the Way of Misinformation on Social Media? 3 Experts Weigh In