Explore the complex issue of information disorder in this 26-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the roots of America's broken information ecosystems and their impact on public health, elections, and democracy. Examine the roles of social media, journalists, and the education system in advancing truth. Learn from members of the Aspen Commission on Information Disorder as they share insights on diagnosing and addressing the challenges of living in different realities of news, politics, and information. Discover the origins of the problem, its spread, and potential solutions to restore a shared foundation of truth necessary for society's proper functioning.
Diagnosing the Information Disorder - Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
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Overview
Syllabus
Intro
How did you get involved
How did we get here
How has it spread
Going too far afield
False prophet
Social media platforms
Foreign intelligence services vs homegrown
Platforms and misinformation
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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