Misinformation and disinformation

Politics & Society

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Opinion

Anti-trans attitudes have existed for years, but organised disinformation campaigns are increasingly driving them

Disinformation exists across all parts of the global political spectrum, but it goes far beyond simply lying

Politics & Society

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Analysis

Disinformation damages democracy, but perhaps not in the way you think

Many Australians are aware of the influence of misinformation and disinformation on elections, but there are more insidious ways it harms our democratic society

Politics & Society

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Opinion

My mixed emotions on Transgender Day of Visibility

Around the world, trans people are under attack. So, while Transgender Day of Visibility is a celebration, we need to talk about the dread as well

Arts & Culture

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Opinion

Conserving our cultural record is more important than ever

Any loss of our historical record – accidental or intentional – leaves us less able to understand the past or make informed decisions about our future

Politics & Society

Disinformation in 2024 was rife, and it’s likely to bring more risks in 2025

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

Politics & Society

Australia isn’t immune to disaster disinformation

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

Politics & Society

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Analysis

Your social media feed is changing democracy

AI algorithms have completely altered the way we consume information. So what does this mean for our decision-making come election time?

Politics & Society

Disinformation thrives on division in our cities

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

Politics & Society

Our kids are missing out on critical thinking

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

Sciences & Technology

Can you accurately read a graph? It may not be as simple as you think

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