FICTION OF REALITY: Misinformation and Disinformation

In an age where much of our lives take place online, our growing dependency on digital technologies leaves us increasingly vulnerable to the threats posed by disinformation and misinformation.

Social media platforms have transformed how we communicate, allowing us to instantly connect with like-minded people across the globe, providing a sense of belonging and community. However, at a time of declining public trust in news media, social media platforms have also been a fertile ground for the viral propagation of disinformation and misinformation, undermining public trust and stoking polarization.

Bad actors, both state and non-state, increasingly use our online presence against us, exploiting our personal data to mount targeted disinformation campaigns intended to exacerbate societal divisions or manipulate public sentiment.

This panel will discuss the impact of dis/misinformation on society, including its role in conflict and its potential to undermine our shared sense of reality, and how it can be addressed while protecting the right to freedom of expression