January 24, 2019 •
Digital News, Recent, Research •
by Felix Simon
Journalism is becoming more important but less robust, according to a new report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. The report identifies five trends about the future of journalism, and examines their potential impact...
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January 15, 2019 •
Media and Politics, Recent, Research •
by Felix Simon
Liberals like good journalism, conservatives propaganda: "Network Propaganda", a new book by three Harvard researchers describes how a far-right media system emerged in the United States – with dramatic consequences for US society and...
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December 3, 2018 •
Comment, Research •
by Erik P. Bucy
A new information order is emerging and our societies are under threat from misinformation and bullshit. To counter these developments, Erik P. Bucy advocates for more quality media education and press knowledge. Only then can we turn back...
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September 27, 2018 •
Research, Specialist Journalism •
by Juliana Fregoso
Many Mexicans were expecting a Russian disinformation campaign during the recent elections. The country braced itself. Experts and journalists were prepared to detect and fight an invasion of bots, anxiously waiting for the moment when...
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June 14, 2018 •
Media and Politics, Research •
by Nic Newman
Nic Newman, lead author of the 2018 Reuters Institute Digital News Report explores the range and impact of anti-establishment and populist websites in Europe ...
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June 11, 2018 •
Ethics and Quality, Research, Specialist Journalism •
by Mathias Pluess
It’s getting more and more difficult for experts to get their arguments across to a broad public. Mathias Plüss investigates why, and offers six suggestions for improving things....
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June 7, 2018 •
Comment, Media and Politics, Specialist Journalism •
by Julie Posetti
Journalists are on the frontline of the ‘f*ke news’ wars. As truth becomes a casualty of disinformation campaigns, journalists must defend freedom of expression and the public’s right to know. A new UNESCO publication wants to show...
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June 1, 2018 •
Comment, Media and Politics, Recent, Specialist Journalism •
by Mevan Babakar
In the current climate the demand for factchecking is increasing. In recent years, new organisations like WikiTribune have suggested crowdsourcing as an attractive and low-cost way for factchecking to scale. But is it a good idea?...
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April 19, 2018 •
Comment, Recent, Specialist Journalism •
by Stephan Russ-Mohl
Manipulators of public opinion are using false stories to wreak havoc in Eastern Europe. Yet, there are some initiatives which are trying to fight them....
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