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How is misinformation about the war in Ukraine spreading?

How is misinformation about the war in Ukraine spreading?

FromOxford Sparks Big Questions


How is misinformation about the war in Ukraine spreading?

FromOxford Sparks Big Questions

ratings:
Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Misinformation about the war in Ukraine - and countless other topics, such as the pandemic and climate change - spreads like wildfire online. It aims to confuse people, make them question their own knowledge, and ultimately raise suspicion and doubt. But how exactly does this misinformation spread, why is it so prevalent on social media, and what are the various platforms doing to help prevent it? We chat to Dr Aliaksandr Herasimenka from the Oxford Internet Institute to find out.
Released:
Apr 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

'Will my bacon sandwich kill me?', 'Is vaping better than smoking?', 'How do you become an astronaut?' - just some of the Big Questions we ask some of the brightest minds behind Oxford science. Join us in each podcast as we explore a different area of science.