Renée DiResta

Social media researcher and the author of Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality. Her work focuses on adversarial abuse online, including child safety issues, spammers and scammers, and influence campaigns run by state actors.

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Apr 2, 2025 • 40min

Imperfect Paradise: When the disinformation machine comes for you

Renée DiResta, a leading researcher on propaganda and disinformation at the Stanford Internet Observatory, discusses her transition from studying online manipulation to becoming a target herself. She shares her insights on the evolving nature of disinformation across recent elections and the stark realities of harassment she faced. Renée also explores the intersection of misinformation and public health, particularly around vaccination debates, while highlighting the importance of building coalitions to protect election integrity and promote a healthier online discourse.

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