Managing Misinformation During An Infodemic

42 pagesThis thesis will delve into the complexities of the modern “infodemic.” In a world formatted around social media, misinformation and disinformation have multiplied at an uncontrollable rate: to the extent that people can not separate a truth from a lie. Throughout this thesis, I will investigate misinformation through a historical and modern context. I will reference historical case studies, scholarly research and philosophical works to present an analysis of our changing media landscape. I will then use this investigation to explore possible solutions to the spread of misinformation, claiming that one reason people are easily deceived is their inability to keep up with the accelerating growth of modern technology and social media