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Towards Resilience: A Conversation with Kate Starbird About the Future of Online Elections Discourse
Dec 8, 2024
Kate Starbird, a professor at the University of Washington and co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, discusses the intricate world of online election discourse. She examines how misinformation is shaped by political ecosystems, emphasizing the contrasting strategies of the left and right. Kate highlights the shift from traditional manipulation to citizen-driven narratives and the emotional dynamics in social media. She calls for innovative platforms that promote shared values to combat misinformation effectively, fostering resilience in the information landscape.
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- The rise of participatory disinformation suggests that everyday individuals actively amplify narratives they believe to be true, complicating the understanding of misinformation.
- Research now emphasizes the importance of emotionally resonant 'deep stories' over factual accuracy, revealing a disparity in narrative effectiveness between political groups.
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Insights on Election Rumors and Disinformation
During the 2024 U.S. election cycle, researchers observed a continuation of disinformation patterns reminiscent of previous cycles, particularly surrounding election administration rumors. Rumors about voting processes, such as claims regarding ballot print errors and tampering with voting machines, were prevalent. However, the resolution of these rumors occurred relatively quickly, especially among the political right, largely due to the favorable outcome of the election for Donald Trump supporters. In contrast, after the election, the political left engaged in conspiracy theorizing to explain unexpected losses, although this did not gain the same traction or infrastructure for dissemination as seen on the right.
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