Taylor Swift Seismology
BBC Inside Science
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Analyzing Disinformation in Elections
Exploration of various forms of disinformation during elections, such as fake clips, dodgy statistics, and user-generated polls aimed at influencing public discourse. Discussion on challenges in tracking disinformation across platforms, strategies for identifying and addressing it, and a project analyzing trends on social media using fictional characters. Insights on the dangers of spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories online, reflection on social media's impact on democratic values, and efforts by platforms like Meta, X, and TikTok to combat disinformation.
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