POL369Y5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Black Propaganda, Disinformation, The Smell
Document Summary
Fake news (test question)/disinformation: intentionally or deliberately spreading information that will misinform you on purpose. Misinformation is when you spread information not knowing that it is fake news or false information. There are many kinds of disinformation: fabricated content, manipulated content, imposter content, misleading content, fake context of connection, and satire and parody. Play into emotions (hope and fear especially) Reach out to what seems like credible sources. Make it seem real by adding some truths. Manifest opinions are ones we know we have and such beliefs are obvious to detect. Latent opinions are far quieter and these can be more subconscious. Groups have sub beliefs and group norms or a subculture. This makes it easier for these fake news individuals to tap into what to move around so as to dodge obstacles and get to your mind. This is also connected to media using that personal data you give them online.
