Information…It’s Complicated
The information ecosystem can be perplexing and complicated. As the infodemic associated with the COVID-19 pandemic spread, this interactive fact-checking workshop by Louise Hisayasu showed us why the term ‘fake news’ could be misleading. This online workshop dove deeply into the definitions of misinformation and disinformation; using real world examples to explore the difference between the two. Participants had the opportunity to discuss the defining elements of misinformation and were introduced to basic digital investigation techniques to stop the spread of misinformation.
About the Researcher
Louise Hisayasu works as a project coordinator at Tactical Tech, working with remote partners globally to host interactive exhibitions on data and privacy.
