Stopping the Most DANGEROUS Kind of Disinformation

When we think disinformation, misinformation, fake news, whatever you want to call it, we often think of it unreliable online news websites, social media posts on Facebook, or Twitter bots. But what happens to society when authoritative sources like the New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN propagates disinformation?

This week on 51/49, James discusses the the prevalence of fake news and conspiracies on social media, what the most dangerous source of disinformation is, and how to fight disinformation in the future.

0:00 Introduction
0:33 Defining Disinformation
2:55 The Problem with "Authoritative" Sources
5:23 Fighting the Most Dangerous Kind of Disinformation
7:38 Conclusion

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