Pandemic misinformation: What can each of us do?
Veronika Batelkova |
TEDxMasarykUniversity
• May 2021
The Covid epidemic has caused a confusing jumble of information that is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate. Emotive headlines, experts, graphs, studies and endless restrictions are all around us. All this has made people feel helpless, scared, agonised and frustrated. Negative emotions and the current situation then provide fertile ground for misinformation and polarisation of the society. Even your social media feed may include more fake news from your acquaintances or family members. And what can we do about it?