Experts at the University of Stirling have taken a deep dive into Covid-19 conspiracy theories in new research that aims to combat digital disinformation or ‘fake news’.
Researchers analysed social media posts spanning March to June 2020 – the height of the Covid-19 pandemic – to propose ways organisations and individuals can better deal with false stories intended to mislead the public.
Researchers found varying levels of belief in the conspiracies. At their most extreme, Twitter users had rejected scientific literature and disseminated vaccine mistruths, claiming the Covid-19 pandemic was a hoax. Digital mindfulness – a digital version of the fast-growing industry of mindfulness training - helps people be digitally agile and focused without distractions. The Toolbox also draws on bias awareness, risk perception and principles of crisis management.
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