Talk Media to Me
How are media keeping us busy these days? In this podcast series the RMeS (Research School for Media Studies) PhD council has monthly conversations amongst its members of how media affect their day-to-day lives as media scholars.
Talk Media to Me
Persuasion by Doubt: Miscommunication, discommunication and fake news
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In this episode of Talk Media to Me, PhD Council member Nele Kadastik (RU) talks to PhD candidate Yana van de Sande (RU) about misinformation, disinformation, and fake news — what they are, why they matter, and how they have shaped societies long before the internet. From rumors surrounding Nero and the Great Fire of Rome to modern examples such as COVID-19 misinformation, they discuss how false information can shape public opinion and collective behavior. The conversation focuses on the psychology of doubt, exploring why people believe some claims and question others, and what this means for understanding misinformation today. The episode also covers recent research findings, future challenges, and practical ways to navigate an increasingly complex information environment.
More information about Yana and her research can be found on her profile page: https://ihub.ru.nl/people/2024-03-20-yana-van-de-sande/