Infodemic: Half-Truths, Lies, and Critical Information in a Time of Pandemic

Explore the global trends of misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic in this insightful webinar featuring Dr. Claire Wardle and CNN reporter Donie O'Sullivan. Delve into the spread of false information, its impact on disease control efforts, and the responses from newsrooms, health authorities, platforms, and businesses. Examine the potential consequences of rumors and falsehoods during this unprecedented emergency. Learn about content verification, online disinformation campaigns, and the intersection of technology and politics. Gain valuable insights into the challenges of information disorder and discover best practices for addressing mis- and disinformation. Understand the role of social media platforms, Congress, and intelligence communities in combating disinformation threats. Explore psychological theories, data voids, and coping mechanisms related to the infodemic. Discover the importance of real-time fact-checking, collaboration, and critical information assessment in navigating the complex landscape of pandemic-related information.

Introduction
Terminology
Fake News
The Landscape
The Public Sphere
The Misinformation
Best Practices
Psychological Theories
Missing Alternatives
Five Best Practices
The New York Subway
Face Mask Ads
Russias Overt Media
Fake News Has Worked
Data Voids
Misinformation
Realtime factchecking
Collaboration
Forwarding
Provenance
How much can we trust information
How do we cope
Working from home
Coping mechanisms
Intermediaries
Community
Labels