Combatting information warfare is challenging. The EU offers some instructive lessons.
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Posted inMain, Political Animal, Politics
Local News Is Our Best Weapon Against Covid Misinformation
National news is great, but a steady diet of that alone feeds mistrust and polarization.
Posted inFeatured, Political Animal, Politics
From the U.S. to the Mideast, Beware of Media Manipulation
In an age of photo alterations and deep fakes, it’s easy to deceive. Look at these pictures of a camp of Syrian refugees.
Posted inPolitical Animal
How Trump Inoculates His Supporters Against Reality
References to the deep state and fake news are mechanisms used to reject facts.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Donald Trump’s Lying Inspires the Bottomless Pinocchio
The president lies so much and repeats the same lies so frequently that the Washington Post had to invest to new rating to account for it.
Posted inCover, Economy, January/February/March 2018, Magazine, The Monopolized Economy
How to Fix Facebook—Before It Fixes Us
An early investor explains why the social media platform’s business model is such a threat—and what to do about it.
Posted inFeatured, Politics
Fake News or Fake Policies?
Gullible Trump supporters may fall for the ‘fake news’ meme, but the real issue with this White House—fake policies—is based on falsehoods and misdirection.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Anatomy of a Trump Fake News Tweet
Let’s break down how this president helps spread lies.
Posted inPolitical Animal
What Happens When You Add Projection to Gaslighting
Right wing media personalities are now claiming that those who seek the truth are the ones spreading chaos and uncertainty.
