Misinformation and disinformation

It's official. The world's top global risk is misinformation and disinformation, according to the World Economic Forum

Disinformation can make it hard for people to distinguish and act on accurate advice. And this can mean life or death when it comes to natural disasters like bushfires

Disinformation now spreads at a speed and scale that society has never faced before, but cities are uniquely positioned to respond to this growing challenge

If we are to navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century, our understanding of and ability to teach critical thinking demands urgent attention

From COVID to mortgage rates, we see data presented in graphs all the time, but our interpretation can differ – a lot

From COVID to mortgage rates, we see data presented in graphs all the time, but our interpretation can differ – a lot

Riots and violent unrest in the UK following the murder of children in Southport demonstrates the need for city governments to act quickly against disinformation

Disinformation is a modern reality. It sows distrust and division in communities, but it’s also affecting our cities’ ability to function

A US jury has now ruled in favour of Johnny Depp, but social media had already judged Amber Heard for not being the ‘right kind’ of victim

Identifying misinformation is difficult for all of us, but we can make it easier by being aware of our biases and wary of strong emotions