The Conflict
The Battle Over Disinformation
Oct 25, 2023
Marianna Spring, BBC disinformation correspondent, investigates the false claims on social media surrounding the deaths of two young boys, one Israeli and one Palestinian, during the Israel-Gaza conflict. The podcast explores the challenges of identifying false claims, the power of emotive information, and the impact of social media on the conflict.
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- The spread of disinformation during the Israel-Gaza conflict targeted individuals and children, highlighting the dangerous impact of confirmation bias and the manipulation of truth.
- Social media platforms, particularly Twitter, play a significant role in the spread of disinformation, posing challenges for journalists in maintaining trust and truth amidst the overwhelming volume of false claims.
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The Proliferation of Disinformation on Social Media
The podcast episode discusses the alarming spread of disinformation on social media platforms during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Disinformation correspondent Marianna Spring shares her insights into the overwhelming volume of false claims and extreme examples of disinformation that targeted people and children caught up in the conflict. She highlights the dangerous impact of confirmation bias, with individuals sharing content that aligns with their pre-existing beliefs without fact-checking. The disinformation has evolved from sharing old footage and video game clips to targeting individuals and denying the reality of the situation.
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