Project
COVID Disinformation and Negative Impact on the Ability to Prevent the Pandemic
This session would introduce 3 concepts: 1) Why disinformation works: Demonstrates how they are tapping into pre-coded / irrationally predictable human behavior, and particularly how our brain works 2) How disinformation works: Demonstrates how they exploit behavioral science, and particularly cognitive biases to impact human behavior and drive the polarization of our societies 3) How do they utilize technology to maximize reach and disseminate: How are disinformation-utilizing artificial intelligence algorithms to target pre-disposed individuals based on their previous online behavior, and maximize fast dissemination.
Status: Confirmed