Fake news : disinformation and infodemy as possible threats to democracy
Author
Junior, Joao Francisco da Mota
Source
International Journal of Social Communication
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 5 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.27-37, 11 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2020-12-31
Country of Publication
Algeria
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
In recent years there has been a growing global debate on fake news, technically as "disinformation" and in recent months the expression "infodemic" coined by the WHO due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What these two terms have in common - and the object of this study - is the relationship they have with freedom of expression and the right to information, these fundamental and corollary rights of democracy.
Disinformation is a worrying factor for democracy because they confuse and polarize citizens, generate a loss of credibility and confidence in the media, and distort the content of the public debate.
Therefore, it is essential to think about a revised education in the Information Age and media literacy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Junior, Joao Francisco da Mota. 2020. Fake news : disinformation and infodemy as possible threats to democracy. International Journal of Social Communication،Vol. 7, no. 5, pp.27-37.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1232419
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Junior, Joao Francisco da Mota. Fake news : disinformation and infodemy as possible threats to democracy. International Journal of Social Communication Vol. 7, no. 5 (2020), pp.27-37.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1232419
American Medical Association (AMA)
Junior, Joao Francisco da Mota. Fake news : disinformation and infodemy as possible threats to democracy. International Journal of Social Communication. 2020. Vol. 7, no. 5, pp.27-37.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1232419
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 37
Record ID
BIM-1232419
