This chapter delves into the intricate relationship between truth and misinformation, especially as it affects the Black community's historical experiences. It also explores the role of social media companies in content moderation, the safety of young users, and the broader systemic issues at play in today's information landscape.
When it comes to disinformation, our first instinct is often to ask is this real or fake? But disinformation expert Jiore Craig says that way of thinking misses a much bigger problem. Trevor, Christiana, and Jiore examine how political powers and corporations use information channels to push their agendas, and how we can start pushing back on the systems enabling lies.
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