Don't get lost in misinformation. Here's how to approach political media with a critical lens

DMZ – POLICY ¦ Sarah Koller ¦ A fascinating study by Petter Törnberg and Juliana Chueri explores how radical-right-wing populists spread misinformation in order to manipulate public perception. The two researchers have conducted an impressive data analysis that includes 32 million tweets of parliamentarians from 26 countries over a period of six years. Their results highlight the complex mechanisms by which political elites, especially radical-r…

Don't get lost in misinformation. Here's how to approach political media with a critical lens

Today’s media and news landscape makes connecting with influential figures and their supporters seem easier than ever. But there’s a catch: increased accessibility means anyone can share media to spread a message, making impactful issues trickier to understand.  Approaching media with a critical lens is important and it’s also a skill students can learn. Harpreet Kaur, an English Language PhD and NAIT instructor, teaches an elective course that …