Explore the intersection of technology and human psychology in this 16-minute conference talk from ACCU 2018. Delve into the conditions that allow misinformation to thrive, examining the role of social media, easy content creation, and technological advancements. Understand key concepts like propaganda, confirmation bias, and groupthink, while also learning about the Facebook scandal and its implications. Discover how rational sharing contributes to the spread of fake news, and gain insights into potential solutions. Conclude with a summary and test your knowledge through a quiz on the topic of fake news in the digital age.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What is fake news
Propaganda
Technology
Easier dissemination
Social media
How it spreads
Easy to create
A technological breakthrough
The beat
The human component
Why we encounter it
Facebook scandal
Confirmation bias
Groupthink
Rational sharing
Summary
Quiz
Taught by
ACCU Conference
