Tag: Misinformation
The Censorship Industrial Complex Didn’t Exist Until The People Who Invented It Took It Over
For many, many years now we've been calling out how the entire narrative around the "censorship industrial complex" was absolute bullshit, made up by a group of either deliberate misinformation peddlers or confused "contrarian" journalists too stupid to understand how basic things work. And I say that as someone who has long been critical of...
Effectiveness of Training Actions Aimed at Improving Critical Thinking in the Face of Mis- and Disinformation: A Systematic Review
The effectiveness of training interventions aimed at improving critical thinking to counter mis- and disinformation is the focus of this systematic review. While critical thinking is widely recognized as a crucial aspect, the authors state that more evidence is needed to identify which approaches are most effective. Following PRISMA guidelines and a pre-registered protocol, the...
Trust. The Glue That Holds Society Together.
This article on Open Canada raises an important point:
Accessibility Misinformation
Misinformation is quite the thing these days. Now it seems to be working its way into the accessibility space.
The Paywall’s Final Frontier
Word that CNN is getting a paywall feels like a sign that good information is more expensive than ever.
You’re Being Misled
Considering the challenges and complications that consumers face with misleading product labeling and design. Those veggie burgers don’t contain enough veggies.