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IRL: Online Life is Real Life
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Misinformation's Impact on Elections
This chapter explores the influence of fake news and misinformation on elections, addressing the overestimation of its impact on the election outcome. They discuss confirmation bias, the concept of majority illusion, and the negative consequences of misinformation spread through social media platforms. The speakers also delve into filter bubbles and echo chambers, questioning whether it is the content or the design of information platforms that facilitate the dissemination of misinformation.
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