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We use a simple model to analyze several policies currently proposed in the public sphere to reduce the effects of misinformation. We show that the efficacy of these policies crucially depends on the strategic sophistication and reasoning abilities in the population. We focus on the following policie...
leading to the recurrence of preventable diseases. A study published in the journal Wired in 2023 showed that misinformation campaigns targeting vaccine hesitancy have severely impacted public health efforts, highlighting the potential for false narratives to have terrible effects on community health. For...
We discuss the effectiveness of both pre-emptive (‘prebunking’) and reactive (‘debunking’) interventions to reduce the effects of misinformation, as well as implications for information consumers and practitioners in various areas including journalism, public health, policymaking and education. This...
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The persuasive effects of social cues and source effects on misinformation susceptibility ArticleOpen access20 February 2024 The global spread of misinformation has had a palpable negative impact on society. For instance, conspiracy theories about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have be...
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On this misinformation test, participants' reports of absent details were less accurate than control details only when they were introduced using open questions. Misinformation effects in a subsequent recognition test were present for misleading details in both experiments, but for absent details only ...
This has led to the rise of citizen journalists, independent artists, and entrepreneurs who can achieve success without traditional gatekeepers. However, the internet's negative effects cannot be ignored. One of the most pressing issues is the spread of misinformation. The sheer volume of ...
Misinformation can lead to confusion and misguided actions. It can also have adverse effects on various sectors of the society. Here are some features of misinformation. Inaccuracy and Intent First, misinformation is partially or totally inaccurate info. It contains errors and distortions that haven’...