Dis/Mis: Exploring Misinformation In The Modern Media

S1 E1: The origins of misinformation, with Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana and Natalie Fenton

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In the first episode of Dis/Mis, Debs is joined by Impress CEO Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana and Natalie Fenton, a media and communications lecturer at Goldsmiths University.

This week, we examine the beginnings of misinformation. Did it really emerge with the advent of the internet and technological advances, or has it been an issue throughout human history?

Debs, Lexie and Natalie also discuss the link between trust in democracy and trust in the media, solutions to misinformation and the organisations already leading the way.

You can find out more about Natalie's latest book Democratic Delusions: How the Media Hollows Out Democracy and What We Can Do About It here!